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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,548.36, 1,280,307.96 and 254,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,548.36, 1,280,307.96 and 254,511.24 is: 381,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,548.36 : 1,280,307.96 = 254,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,548.36/1,280,307.96 = 254,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,548.36x = 1,280,307.96 × 254,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,548.36x = 325,852,766,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,852,766,481.47/853,548.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,762.51

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