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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,784.76, 464,762.97 and 229,542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,784.76, 464,762.97 and 229,542.14 is: 316,768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,784.76 : 464,762.97 = 229,542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,784.76/464,762.97 = 229,542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,784.76x = 464,762.97 × 229,542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,784.76x = 106,682,686,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,682,686,726.56/336,784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,768.15

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