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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,029.72, 464,887.41 and 256,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,029.72, 464,887.41 and 256,280.20 is: 353,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,029.72 : 464,887.41 = 256,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,029.72/464,887.41 = 256,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,029.72x = 464,887.41 × 256,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,029.72x = 119,141,438,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,141,438,412.28/337,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,504.25

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