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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,628.40, 1,280,507.40 and 254,542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,628.40, 1,280,507.40 and 254,542.68 is: 381,833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,628.40 : 1,280,507.40 = 254,542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,628.40/1,280,507.40 = 254,542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,628.40x = 1,280,507.40 × 254,542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,628.40x = 325,943,785,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,943,785,355.83/853,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,833.34

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