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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,251.80, 1,222,877.70 and 254,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,251.80, 1,222,877.70 and 254,285.40 is: 381,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,251.80 : 1,222,877.70 = 254,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,251.80/1,222,877.70 = 254,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,251.80x = 1,222,877.70 × 254,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,251.80x = 310,959,945,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,959,945,095.58/815,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,428.10

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