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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,249.69, 465,611.03 and 321,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,249.69, 465,611.03 and 321,065.20 is: 443,266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,249.69 : 465,611.03 = 321,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,249.69/465,611.03 = 321,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,249.69x = 465,611.03 × 321,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,249.69x = 149,491,498,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,491,498,469.16/337,249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,266.53

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