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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,827.59, 467,503.58 and 202,809.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,827.59, 467,503.58 and 202,809.83 is: 279,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,827.59 : 467,503.58 = 202,809.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,827.59/467,503.58 = 202,809.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,827.59x = 467,503.58 × 202,809.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,827.59x = 94,814,319,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,814,319,753.70/338,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,830.58

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