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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,979.92, 550,094.28 and 255,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,979.92, 550,094.28 and 255,504.08 is: 352,276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,979.92 : 550,094.28 = 255,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,979.92/550,094.28 = 255,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,979.92x = 550,094.28 × 255,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,979.92x = 140,551,332,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,551,332,924.66/398,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,276.71

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