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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,857.70, 664,286.55 and 256,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,857.70, 664,286.55 and 256,233.70 is: 384,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,857.70 : 664,286.55 = 256,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,857.70/664,286.55 = 256,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,857.70x = 664,286.55 × 256,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,857.70x = 170,212,600,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,212,600,566.74/442,857.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,350.55

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