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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,256.08, 468,767.28 and 244,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,256.08, 468,767.28 and 244,597.24 is: 336,979.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,256.08 : 468,767.28 = 244,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,256.08/468,767.28 = 244,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,256.08x = 468,767.28 × 244,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,256.08x = 114,659,182,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,659,182,890.31/340,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,979.09

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