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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,783.68, 550,010.36 and 255,557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,783.68, 550,010.36 and 255,557.08 is: 352,469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,783.68 : 550,010.36 = 255,557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,783.68/550,010.36 = 255,557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,783.68x = 550,010.36 × 255,557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,783.68x = 140,559,041,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,559,041,571.35/398,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,469.39

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