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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,280.72, 462,309.48 and 244,476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,280.72, 462,309.48 and 244,476.48 is: 337,101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,280.72 : 462,309.48 = 244,476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,280.72/462,309.48 = 244,476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,280.72x = 462,309.48 × 244,476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,280.72x = 113,023,794,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,023,794,341.03/335,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,101.98

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