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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,452.28, 1,235,296.44 and 254,883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,452.28, 1,235,296.44 and 254,883.31 is: 382,361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,452.28 : 1,235,296.44 = 254,883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,452.28/1,235,296.44 = 254,883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,452.28x = 1,235,296.44 × 254,883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,452.28x = 314,856,442,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,856,442,370.18/823,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,361.49

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