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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,853.59, 1,235,913.66 and 255,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,853.59, 1,235,913.66 and 255,101 is: 382,692.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,853.59 : 1,235,913.66 = 255,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,853.59/1,235,913.66 = 255,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,853.59x = 1,235,913.66 × 255,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,853.59x = 315,282,810,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,282,810,579.66/823,853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,692.77

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