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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,266.55, 1,021,865.85 and 254,771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,266.55, 1,021,865.85 and 254,771.02 is: 382,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,266.55 : 1,021,865.85 = 254,771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,266.55/1,021,865.85 = 254,771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,266.55x = 1,021,865.85 × 254,771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,266.55x = 260,341,807,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,341,807,140.39/681,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,143.83

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