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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,631.74, 465,264.61 and 256,712.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,631.74, 465,264.61 and 256,712.62 is: 384,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,631.74 : 465,264.61 = 256,712.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,631.74/465,264.61 = 256,712.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,631.74x = 465,264.61 × 256,712.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,631.74x = 119,439,293,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,439,293,416.49/310,631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,504.48

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