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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,320.70, 664,981.05 and 256,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,320.70, 664,981.05 and 256,235.90 is: 384,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,320.70 : 664,981.05 = 256,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,320.70/664,981.05 = 256,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,320.70x = 664,981.05 × 256,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,320.70x = 170,392,017,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,392,017,829.70/443,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,353.85

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