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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,427.60, 714,641.40 and 255,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,427.60, 714,641.40 and 255,243.60 is: 382,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,427.60 : 714,641.40 = 255,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,427.60/714,641.40 = 255,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,427.60x = 714,641.40 × 255,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,427.60x = 182,407,643,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,407,643,645.04/476,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,865.40

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