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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,109.32, 485,276.34 and 256,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,109.32, 485,276.34 and 256,464.52 is: 353,458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,109.32 : 485,276.34 = 256,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,109.32/485,276.34 = 256,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,109.32x = 485,276.34 × 256,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,109.32x = 124,456,163,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,456,163,605.46/352,109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,458.87

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