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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,904.60, 619,745.70 and 255,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,904.60, 619,745.70 and 255,440.60 is: 383,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,904.60 : 619,745.70 = 255,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,904.60/619,745.70 = 255,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,904.60x = 619,745.70 × 255,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,904.60x = 158,308,213,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,308,213,455.42/412,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,401.43

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