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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,063.48, 1,327,561.05 and 253,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,063.48, 1,327,561.05 and 253,977.30 is: 380,956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,063.48 : 1,327,561.05 = 253,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,063.48/1,327,561.05 = 253,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,063.48x = 1,327,561.05 × 253,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,063.48x = 337,170,371,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,170,371,064.17/885,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,956.14

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