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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,029.84, 464,887.58 and 256,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,029.84, 464,887.58 and 256,280.33 is: 353,504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,029.84 : 464,887.58 = 256,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,029.84/464,887.58 = 256,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,029.84x = 464,887.58 × 256,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,029.84x = 119,141,542,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,141,542,296.12/337,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,504.43

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