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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,854.20, 664,281.30 and 256,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,854.20, 664,281.30 and 256,230.20 is: 384,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,854.20 : 664,281.30 = 256,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,854.20/664,281.30 = 256,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,854.20x = 664,281.30 × 256,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,854.20x = 170,208,930,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,208,930,355.26/442,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,345.30

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