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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,350.40, 573,007.20 and 255,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,350.40, 573,007.20 and 255,630.40 is: 383,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,350.40 : 573,007.20 = 255,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,350.40/573,007.20 = 255,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,350.40x = 573,007.20 × 255,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,350.40x = 146,478,059,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,478,059,738.88/382,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,099.01

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