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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,908.84, 1,327,184.70 and 253,653.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,908.84, 1,327,184.70 and 253,653.16 is: 380,428.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,908.84 : 1,327,184.70 = 253,653.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,908.84/1,327,184.70 = 253,653.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,908.84x = 1,327,184.70 × 253,653.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,908.84x = 336,644,593,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,644,593,058.65/884,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,428.56

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