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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,858.40, 667,287.60 and 255,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,858.40, 667,287.60 and 255,901.60 is: 383,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,858.40 : 667,287.60 = 255,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,858.40/667,287.60 = 255,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,858.40x = 667,287.60 × 255,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,858.40x = 170,759,964,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,759,964,500.16/444,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,852.40

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