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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,836.60, 664,254.90 and 255,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,836.60, 664,254.90 and 255,629.40 is: 383,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,836.60 : 664,254.90 = 255,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,836.60/664,254.90 = 255,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,836.60x = 664,254.90 × 255,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,836.60x = 169,803,081,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,803,081,534.06/442,836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,444.10

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