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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,028.71, 464,886.03 and 256,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,028.71, 464,886.03 and 256,279.20 is: 353,502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,028.71 : 464,886.03 = 256,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,028.71/464,886.03 = 256,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,028.71x = 464,886.03 × 256,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,028.71x = 119,140,619,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,140,619,859.58/337,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,502.88

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