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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,546.80, 425,320.20 and 255,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,546.80, 425,320.20 and 255,553.20 is: 383,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,546.80 : 425,320.20 = 255,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,546.80/425,320.20 = 255,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,546.80x = 425,320.20 × 255,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,546.80x = 108,691,938,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,691,938,134.64/283,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,329.80

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