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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,904.10, 619,744.95 and 255,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,904.10, 619,744.95 and 255,440.10 is: 383,400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,904.10 : 619,744.95 = 255,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,904.10/619,744.95 = 255,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,904.10x = 619,744.95 × 255,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,904.10x = 158,307,712,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,307,712,002.50/412,904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,400.68

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