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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,023.58, 464,878.98 and 256,274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,023.58, 464,878.98 and 256,274.07 is: 353,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,023.58 : 464,878.98 = 256,274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,023.58/464,878.98 = 256,274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,023.58x = 464,878.98 × 256,274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,023.58x = 119,136,428,262.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,136,428,262.05/337,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,495.82

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