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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,732.40, 383,598.60 and 255,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,732.40, 383,598.60 and 255,732.40 is: 383,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,732.40 : 383,598.60 = 255,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,732.40/383,598.60 = 255,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,732.40x = 383,598.60 × 255,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,732.40x = 98,098,590,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,098,590,614.64/255,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,598.60

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