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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,031.29, 463,411.70 and 245,243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,031.29, 463,411.70 and 245,243.45 is: 338,208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,031.29 : 463,411.70 = 245,243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,031.29/463,411.70 = 245,243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,031.29x = 463,411.70 × 245,243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,031.29x = 113,648,682,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,648,682,852.15/336,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,208.63

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