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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,354.18, 1,280,030.86 and 254,300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,354.18, 1,280,030.86 and 254,300.05 is: 381,449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,354.18 : 1,280,030.86 = 254,300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,354.18/1,280,030.86 = 254,300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,354.18x = 1,280,030.86 × 254,300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,354.18x = 325,511,911,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,511,911,699.54/853,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,449.95

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