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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,210.75, 1,280,026.63 and 254,169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,210.75, 1,280,026.63 and 254,169.58 is: 381,317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,210.75 : 1,280,026.63 = 254,169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,210.75/1,280,026.63 = 254,169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,210.75x = 1,280,026.63 × 254,169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,210.75x = 325,343,830,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,343,830,935.92/853,210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,317.08

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