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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,598.40, 383,397.60 and 255,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,598.40, 383,397.60 and 255,598.40 is: 383,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,598.40 : 383,397.60 = 255,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,598.40/383,397.60 = 255,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,598.40x = 383,397.60 × 255,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,598.40x = 97,995,813,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,995,813,123.84/255,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,397.60

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