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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,672.70, 664,009.05 and 256,048.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,672.70, 664,009.05 and 256,048.70 is: 384,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,672.70 : 664,009.05 = 256,048.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,672.70/664,009.05 = 256,048.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,672.70x = 664,009.05 × 256,048.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,672.70x = 170,018,654,040.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,018,654,040.74/442,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,073.05

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