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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,332.20, 664,998.30 and 256,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,332.20, 664,998.30 and 256,708.20 is: 385,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,332.20 : 664,998.30 = 256,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,332.20/664,998.30 = 256,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,332.20x = 664,998.30 × 256,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,332.20x = 170,710,516,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,710,516,596.06/443,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,062.30

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