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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,544.80, 425,317.20 and 255,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,544.80, 425,317.20 and 255,551.20 is: 383,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,544.80 : 425,317.20 = 255,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,544.80/425,317.20 = 255,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,544.80x = 425,317.20 × 255,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,544.80x = 108,690,320,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,690,320,840.64/283,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,326.80

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