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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,856.70, 664,285.05 and 256,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,856.70, 664,285.05 and 256,232.70 is: 384,349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,856.70 : 664,285.05 = 256,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,856.70/664,285.05 = 256,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,856.70x = 664,285.05 × 256,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,856.70x = 170,211,551,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,211,551,931.14/442,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,349.05

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