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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,929.60, 664,394.40 and 255,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,929.60, 664,394.40 and 255,722.40 is: 383,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,929.60 : 664,394.40 = 255,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,929.60/664,394.40 = 255,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,929.60x = 664,394.40 × 255,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,929.60x = 169,900,530,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,900,530,514.56/442,929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,583.60

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