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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,471.41, 577,553.58 and 255,222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,471.41, 577,553.58 and 255,222.62 is: 352,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,471.41 : 577,553.58 = 255,222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,471.41/577,553.58 = 255,222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,471.41x = 577,553.58 × 255,222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,471.41x = 147,404,736,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,404,736,434.10/418,471.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,245.66

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