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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,720.57, 460,407.27 and 246,714.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,720.57, 460,407.27 and 246,714.59 is: 340,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,720.57 : 460,407.27 = 246,714.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,720.57/460,407.27 = 246,714.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,720.57x = 460,407.27 × 246,714.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,720.57x = 113,589,188,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,589,188,549.03/333,720.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,372.15

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