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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,646.80, 664,661.40 and 256,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,646.80, 664,661.40 and 256,022.80 is: 384,433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,646.80 : 664,661.40 = 256,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,646.80/664,661.40 = 256,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,646.80x = 664,661.40 × 256,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,646.80x = 170,168,472,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,168,472,679.92/442,646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,433.98

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