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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,901.60, 664,352.40 and 255,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,901.60, 664,352.40 and 255,694.40 is: 383,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,901.60 : 664,352.40 = 255,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,901.60/664,352.40 = 255,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,901.60x = 664,352.40 × 255,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,901.60x = 169,871,188,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,871,188,306.56/442,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,541.60

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