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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,841.65, 467,522.98 and 202,823.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,841.65, 467,522.98 and 202,823.89 is: 279,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,841.65 : 467,522.98 = 202,823.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,841.65/467,522.98 = 202,823.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,841.65x = 467,522.98 × 202,823.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,841.65x = 94,824,827,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,824,827,792.13/338,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,849.97

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