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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,911.90, 1,280,474.10 and 254,717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,911.90, 1,280,474.10 and 254,717.64 is: 381,959.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,911.90 : 1,280,474.10 = 254,717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,911.90/1,280,474.10 = 254,717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,911.90x = 1,280,474.10 × 254,717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,911.90x = 326,159,340,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,159,340,833.12/853,911.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,959.01

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