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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,896.59, 467,293.80 and 216,224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,896.59, 467,293.80 and 216,224.79 is: 298,145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,896.59 : 467,293.80 = 216,224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,896.59/467,293.80 = 216,224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,896.59x = 467,293.80 × 216,224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,896.59x = 101,040,503,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,040,503,773.30/338,896.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,145.53

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