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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,629.40, 383,444.10 and 255,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,629.40, 383,444.10 and 255,629.40 is: 383,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,629.40 : 383,444.10 = 255,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,629.40/383,444.10 = 255,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,629.40x = 383,444.10 × 255,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,629.40x = 98,019,585,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,019,585,216.54/255,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,444.10

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