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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,996.69, 550,615.46 and 255,757.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,996.69, 550,615.46 and 255,757.03 is: 352,944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,996.69 : 550,615.46 = 255,757.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,996.69/550,615.46 = 255,757.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,996.69x = 550,615.46 × 255,757.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,996.69x = 140,823,772,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,823,772,066.36/398,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,944.72

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