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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,326, 463,867.32 and 215,478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,326, 463,867.32 and 215,478.48 is: 297,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,326 : 463,867.32 = 215,478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,326/463,867.32 = 215,478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,326x = 463,867.32 × 215,478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,326x = 99,953,425,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,953,425,035.27/336,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,192.08

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