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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,464.80, 552,697.20 and 255,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,464.80, 552,697.20 and 255,907.20 is: 383,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,464.80 : 552,697.20 = 255,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,464.80/552,697.20 = 255,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,464.80x = 552,697.20 × 255,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,464.80x = 141,439,192,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,439,192,899.84/368,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,860.80

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