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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,813.64, 467,577.49 and 202,821.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,813.64, 467,577.49 and 202,821.28 is: 279,902.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,813.64 : 467,577.49 = 202,821.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,813.64/467,577.49 = 202,821.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,813.64x = 467,577.49 × 202,821.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,813.64x = 94,834,664,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,834,664,105.57/338,813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,902.14

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