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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,357.40, 573,017.70 and 255,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,357.40, 573,017.70 and 255,637.40 is: 383,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,357.40 : 573,017.70 = 255,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,357.40/573,017.70 = 255,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,357.40x = 573,017.70 × 255,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,357.40x = 146,484,754,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,484,754,981.98/382,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,109.51

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