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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,945.72, 468,364 and 246,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,945.72, 468,364 and 246,904.80 is: 341,179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,945.72 : 468,364 = 246,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,945.72/468,364 = 246,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,945.72x = 468,364 × 246,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,945.72x = 115,641,319,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,641,319,747.20/338,945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,179.47

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