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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,546.68, 465,594.89 and 216,496.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,546.68, 465,594.89 and 216,496.23 is: 298,623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,546.68 : 465,594.89 = 216,496.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,546.68/465,594.89 = 216,496.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,546.68x = 465,594.89 × 216,496.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,546.68x = 100,799,537,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,799,537,309.78/337,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,623.99

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