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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,635.98, 465,270.99 and 256,716.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,635.98, 465,270.99 and 256,716.87 is: 384,510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,635.98 : 465,270.99 = 256,716.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,635.98/465,270.99 = 256,716.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,635.98x = 465,270.99 × 256,716.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,635.98x = 119,442,909,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,442,909,547.15/310,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,510.87

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