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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,232.67, 1,280,059.56 and 254,191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,232.67, 1,280,059.56 and 254,191.50 is: 381,349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,232.67 : 1,280,059.56 = 254,191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,232.67/1,280,059.56 = 254,191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,232.67x = 1,280,059.56 × 254,191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,232.67x = 325,380,259,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,380,259,645.74/853,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,349.98

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