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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,469.80, 552,704.70 and 255,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,469.80, 552,704.70 and 255,912.20 is: 383,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,469.80 : 552,704.70 = 255,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,469.80/552,704.70 = 255,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,469.80x = 552,704.70 × 255,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,469.80x = 141,443,875,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,443,875,727.34/368,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,868.30

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