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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,977.64, 461,330.82 and 248,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,977.64, 461,330.82 and 248,947.08 is: 343,876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,977.64 : 461,330.82 = 248,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,977.64/461,330.82 = 248,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,977.64x = 461,330.82 × 248,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,977.64x = 114,846,960,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,846,960,553.01/333,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,876.20

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