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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,753.36, 1,280,702.76 and 254,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,753.36, 1,280,702.76 and 254,675.92 is: 382,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,753.36 : 1,280,702.76 = 254,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,753.36/1,280,702.76 = 254,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,753.36x = 1,280,702.76 × 254,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,753.36x = 326,164,153,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,164,153,649.54/853,753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,035.57

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