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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,952, 464,614.68 and 275,506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,952, 464,614.68 and 275,506.48 is: 379,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,952 : 464,614.68 = 275,506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,952/464,614.68 = 275,506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,952x = 464,614.68 × 275,506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,952x = 128,004,355,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,004,355,043.13/336,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,888.99

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