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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,417.55, 1,223,126.33 and 254,452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,417.55, 1,223,126.33 and 254,452.05 is: 381,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,417.55 : 1,223,126.33 = 254,452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,417.55/1,223,126.33 = 254,452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,417.55x = 1,223,126.33 × 254,452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,417.55x = 311,227,000,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,227,000,805.22/815,417.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,678.08

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