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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,149.28, 464,831.88 and 240,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,149.28, 464,831.88 and 240,463.36 is: 331,529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,149.28 : 464,831.88 = 240,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,149.28/464,831.88 = 240,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,149.28x = 464,831.88 × 240,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,149.28x = 111,775,033,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,775,033,375.76/337,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,529.80

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