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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397,289.70, 595,934.55 and 255,572.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397,289.70, 595,934.55 and 255,572.10 is: 383,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,289.70 : 595,934.55 = 255,572.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,289.70/595,934.55 = 255,572.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,289.70x = 595,934.55 × 255,572.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,289.70x = 152,304,244,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,304,244,406.06/397,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,358.15

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