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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,061.98, 1,327,558.80 and 253,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,061.98, 1,327,558.80 and 253,975.80 is: 380,953.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,061.98 : 1,327,558.80 = 253,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,061.98/1,327,558.80 = 253,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,061.98x = 1,327,558.80 × 253,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,061.98x = 337,167,808,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,167,808,277.04/885,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,953.89

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