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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,474.41, 577,557.72 and 255,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,474.41, 577,557.72 and 255,225.62 is: 352,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,474.41 : 577,557.72 = 255,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,474.41/577,557.72 = 255,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,474.41x = 577,557.72 × 255,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,474.41x = 147,407,527,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,407,527,172.79/418,474.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,249.80

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