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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,014.40, 435,021.60 and 255,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,014.40, 435,021.60 and 255,022.40 is: 382,533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,014.40 : 435,021.60 = 255,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,014.40/435,021.60 = 255,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,014.40x = 435,021.60 × 255,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,014.40x = 110,940,252,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,940,252,483.84/290,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,533.60

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