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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,768.62, 549,989.72 and 255,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,768.62, 549,989.72 and 255,542 is: 352,448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,768.62 : 549,989.72 = 255,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,768.62/549,989.72 = 255,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,768.62x = 549,989.72 × 255,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,768.62x = 140,545,473,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,545,473,028.24/398,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,448.68

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