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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,999.40, 593,999.10 and 255,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,999.40, 593,999.10 and 255,916.20 is: 383,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,999.40 : 593,999.10 = 255,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,999.40/593,999.10 = 255,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,999.40x = 593,999.10 × 255,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,999.40x = 152,013,992,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,013,992,475.42/395,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,874.30

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