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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,285.93, 505,022.25 and 256,941.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,285.93, 505,022.25 and 256,941.13 is: 384,721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,285.93 : 505,022.25 = 256,941.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,285.93/505,022.25 = 256,941.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,285.93x = 505,022.25 × 256,941.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,285.93x = 129,760,987,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,760,987,590.14/337,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,721.02

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