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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,904.35, 636,348.60 and 255,614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,904.35, 636,348.60 and 255,614.70 is: 383,718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,904.35 : 636,348.60 = 255,614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,904.35/636,348.60 = 255,614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,904.35x = 636,348.60 × 255,614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,904.35x = 162,660,056,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,660,056,484.42/423,904.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,718.77

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