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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,937.74, 468,352.92 and 246,896.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,937.74, 468,352.92 and 246,896.78 is: 341,168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,937.74 : 468,352.92 = 246,896.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,937.74/468,352.92 = 246,896.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,937.74x = 468,352.92 × 246,896.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,937.74x = 115,634,825,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,634,825,509.83/338,937.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,168.34

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