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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,635.85, 465,270.80 and 256,716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,635.85, 465,270.80 and 256,716.74 is: 384,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,635.85 : 465,270.80 = 256,716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,635.85/465,270.80 = 256,716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,635.85x = 465,270.80 × 256,716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,635.85x = 119,442,802,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,442,802,993.19/310,635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,510.68

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