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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,814.61, 467,578.83 and 202,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,814.61, 467,578.83 and 202,822.24 is: 279,903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,814.61 : 467,578.83 = 202,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,814.61/467,578.83 = 202,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,814.61x = 467,578.83 × 202,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,814.61x = 94,835,385,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,835,385,677.18/338,814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,903.47

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