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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,427, 501,224.12 and 255,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,427, 501,224.12 and 255,023.16 is: 381,077.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,427 : 501,224.12 = 255,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,427/501,224.12 = 255,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,427x = 501,224.12 × 255,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,427x = 127,823,758,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,823,758,950.62/335,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,077.73

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