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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,455.59, 1,235,301.44 and 254,886.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,455.59, 1,235,301.44 and 254,886.62 is: 382,366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,455.59 : 1,235,301.44 = 254,886.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,455.59/1,235,301.44 = 254,886.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,455.59x = 1,235,301.44 × 254,886.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,455.59x = 314,861,801,271.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,861,801,271.79/823,455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,366.47

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