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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,847.60, 664,271.40 and 255,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,847.60, 664,271.40 and 255,640.40 is: 383,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,847.60 : 664,271.40 = 255,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,847.60/664,271.40 = 255,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,847.60x = 664,271.40 × 255,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,847.60x = 169,814,606,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,814,606,404.56/442,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,460.60

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