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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,159.60, 663,239.40 and 254,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,159.60, 663,239.40 and 254,952.40 is: 382,428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,159.60 : 663,239.40 = 254,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,159.60/663,239.40 = 254,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,159.60x = 663,239.40 × 254,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,159.60x = 169,094,476,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,094,476,804.56/442,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,428.60

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