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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,846.96, 560,555 and 255,661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,846.96, 560,555 and 255,661.52 is: 383,344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,846.96 : 560,555 = 255,661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,846.96/560,555 = 255,661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,846.96x = 560,555 × 255,661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,846.96x = 143,312,343,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,312,343,343.60/373,846.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,344.95

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