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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,426.40, 464,948.40 and 255,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,426.40, 464,948.40 and 255,130.40 is: 382,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,426.40 : 464,948.40 = 255,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,426.40/464,948.40 = 255,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,426.40x = 464,948.40 × 255,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,426.40x = 118,622,471,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,622,471,271.36/310,426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,127.52

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