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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,263.52, 465,209.64 and 256,514.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,263.52, 465,209.64 and 256,514.01 is: 353,826.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,263.52 : 465,209.64 = 256,514.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,263.52/465,209.64 = 256,514.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,263.52x = 465,209.64 × 256,514.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,263.52x = 119,332,790,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,332,790,247.06/337,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,826.56

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