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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,781.68, 550,007.60 and 255,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,781.68, 550,007.60 and 255,555.08 is: 352,466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,781.68 : 550,007.60 = 255,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,781.68/550,007.60 = 255,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,781.68x = 550,007.60 × 255,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,781.68x = 140,557,236,218.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,557,236,218.61/398,781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,466.63

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