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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,477.59, 422,952.84 and 255,404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,477.59, 422,952.84 and 255,404.81 is: 352,470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,477.59 : 422,952.84 = 255,404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,477.59/422,952.84 = 255,404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,477.59x = 422,952.84 × 255,404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,477.59x = 108,024,190,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,024,190,796.54/306,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,470.12

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