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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,019.58, 464,873.42 and 256,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,019.58, 464,873.42 and 256,270.08 is: 353,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,019.58 : 464,873.42 = 256,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,019.58/464,873.42 = 256,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,019.58x = 464,873.42 × 256,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,019.58x = 119,133,148,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,133,148,533.27/337,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,490.29

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