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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,279.46, 465,493.12 and 214,732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,279.46, 465,493.12 and 214,732.69 is: 296,361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,279.46 : 465,493.12 = 214,732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,279.46/465,493.12 = 214,732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,279.46x = 465,493.12 × 214,732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,279.46x = 99,956,588,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,956,588,133.53/337,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,361.33

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