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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,919.73, 467,746.11 and 216,524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,919.73, 467,746.11 and 216,524.05 is: 298,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,919.73 : 467,746.11 = 216,524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,919.73/467,746.11 = 216,524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,919.73x = 467,746.11 × 216,524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,919.73x = 101,278,280,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,278,280,683.89/338,919.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,826.75

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