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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,928.44, 1,223,892.43 and 254,962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,928.44, 1,223,892.43 and 254,962.94 is: 382,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,928.44 : 1,223,892.43 = 254,962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,928.44/1,223,892.43 = 254,962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,928.44x = 1,223,892.43 × 254,962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,928.44x = 312,047,212,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,047,212,196.54/815,928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,444.34

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