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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,847.27, 462,979.62 and 255,134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,847.27, 462,979.62 and 255,134.67 is: 351,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,847.27 : 462,979.62 = 255,134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,847.27/462,979.62 = 255,134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,847.27x = 462,979.62 × 255,134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,847.27x = 118,122,152,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,122,152,565.43/335,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,713.90

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