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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,925.60, 664,388.40 and 255,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,925.60, 664,388.40 and 255,718.40 is: 383,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,925.60 : 664,388.40 = 255,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,925.60/664,388.40 = 255,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,925.60x = 664,388.40 × 255,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,925.60x = 169,896,338,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,896,338,626.56/442,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,577.60

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