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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,529.69, 465,571.51 and 216,479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,529.69, 465,571.51 and 216,479.24 is: 298,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,529.69 : 465,571.51 = 216,479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,529.69/465,571.51 = 216,479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,529.69x = 465,571.51 × 216,479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,529.69x = 100,786,567,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,786,567,273.18/337,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,600.60

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