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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,427.66, 462,922.92 and 250,397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,427.66, 462,922.92 and 250,397.10 is: 345,572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,427.66 : 462,922.92 = 250,397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,427.66/462,922.92 = 250,397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,427.66x = 462,922.92 × 250,397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,427.66x = 115,914,556,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,914,556,691.53/335,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,572.45

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