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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,255.08, 468,765.90 and 244,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,255.08, 468,765.90 and 244,596.24 is: 336,977.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,255.08 : 468,765.90 = 244,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,255.08/468,765.90 = 244,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,255.08x = 468,765.90 × 244,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,255.08x = 114,658,376,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,658,376,580.22/340,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,977.71

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