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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,998.40, 619,497.60 and 255,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,998.40, 619,497.60 and 255,534.40 is: 383,301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,998.40 : 619,497.60 = 255,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,998.40/619,497.60 = 255,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,998.40x = 619,497.60 × 255,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,998.40x = 158,302,947,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,302,947,517.44/412,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,301.60

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