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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,594.92, 1,326,937.74 and 253,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,594.92, 1,326,937.74 and 253,514.20 is: 380,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,594.92 : 1,326,937.74 = 253,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,594.92/1,326,937.74 = 253,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,594.92x = 1,326,937.74 × 253,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,594.92x = 336,397,559,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,397,559,605.91/884,594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,284.30

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