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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,751.36, 1,280,699.76 and 254,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,751.36, 1,280,699.76 and 254,673.92 is: 382,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,751.36 : 1,280,699.76 = 254,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,751.36/1,280,699.76 = 254,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,751.36x = 1,280,699.76 × 254,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,751.36x = 326,160,828,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,160,828,222.26/853,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,032.57

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