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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,782.94, 550,009.27 and 255,556.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,782.94, 550,009.27 and 255,556.31 is: 352,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,782.94 : 550,009.27 = 255,556.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,782.94/550,009.27 = 255,556.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,782.94x = 550,009.27 × 255,556.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,782.94x = 140,558,339,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,558,339,506.99/398,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,468.29

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