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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,578.36, 465,699.56 and 240,803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,578.36, 465,699.56 and 240,803.61 is: 332,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,578.36 : 465,699.56 = 240,803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,578.36/465,699.56 = 240,803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,578.36x = 465,699.56 × 240,803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,578.36x = 112,142,134,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,142,134,019.39/337,578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,195.86

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