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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,929.38, 1,223,893.85 and 254,963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,929.38, 1,223,893.85 and 254,963.88 is: 382,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,929.38 : 1,223,893.85 = 254,963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,929.38/1,223,893.85 = 254,963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,929.38x = 1,223,893.85 × 254,963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,929.38x = 312,048,723,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,048,723,429.32/815,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,445.75

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