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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,780.19, 550,005.48 and 255,553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,780.19, 550,005.48 and 255,553.56 is: 352,464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,780.19 : 550,005.48 = 255,553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,780.19/550,005.48 = 255,553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,780.19x = 550,005.48 × 255,553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,780.19x = 140,555,858,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,555,858,433.51/398,780.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,464.50

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