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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,845.20, 664,267.80 and 256,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,845.20, 664,267.80 and 256,221.20 is: 384,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,845.20 : 664,267.80 = 256,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,845.20/664,267.80 = 256,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,845.20x = 664,267.80 × 256,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,845.20x = 170,199,492,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,199,492,837.36/442,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,331.80

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