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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,314.47, 465,448.99 and 216,619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,314.47, 465,448.99 and 216,619.24 is: 298,905.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,314.47 : 465,448.99 = 216,619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,314.47/465,448.99 = 216,619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,314.47x = 465,448.99 × 216,619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,314.47x = 100,825,205,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,825,205,389.47/337,314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,905.66

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