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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,639.99, 465,276.99 and 256,720.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,639.99, 465,276.99 and 256,720.87 is: 384,516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,639.99 : 465,276.99 = 256,720.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,639.99/465,276.99 = 256,720.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,639.99x = 465,276.99 × 256,720.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,639.99x = 119,446,313,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,446,313,663.78/310,639.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,516.86

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