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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,724.56, 460,412.79 and 246,718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,724.56, 460,412.79 and 246,718.56 is: 340,377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,724.56 : 460,412.79 = 246,718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,724.56/460,412.79 = 246,718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,724.56x = 460,412.79 × 246,718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,724.56x = 113,592,380,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,592,380,554.38/333,724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,377.65

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