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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,333.20, 664,999.80 and 256,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,333.20, 664,999.80 and 256,709.20 is: 385,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,333.20 : 664,999.80 = 256,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,333.20/664,999.80 = 256,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,333.20x = 664,999.80 × 256,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,333.20x = 170,711,566,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,711,566,658.16/443,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,063.80

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