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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,256.58, 468,767.97 and 244,597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,256.58, 468,767.97 and 244,597.74 is: 336,979.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,256.58 : 468,767.97 = 244,597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,256.58/468,767.97 = 244,597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,256.58x = 468,767.97 × 244,597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,256.58x = 114,659,586,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,659,586,046.39/340,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,979.78

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