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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,363.60, 485,045.40 and 255,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,363.60, 485,045.40 and 255,712.40 is: 383,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,363.60 : 485,045.40 = 255,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,363.60/485,045.40 = 255,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,363.60x = 485,045.40 × 255,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,363.60x = 124,032,123,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,032,123,342.96/323,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,568.60

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