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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,812.90, 619,219.35 and 255,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,812.90, 619,219.35 and 255,348.90 is: 383,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,812.90 : 619,219.35 = 255,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,812.90/619,219.35 = 255,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,812.90x = 619,219.35 × 255,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,812.90x = 158,116,979,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,116,979,881.22/412,812.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,023.35

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