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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,077.47, 1,327,581.98 and 253,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,077.47, 1,327,581.98 and 253,991.28 is: 380,977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,077.47 : 1,327,581.98 = 253,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,077.47/1,327,581.98 = 253,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,077.47x = 1,327,581.98 × 253,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,077.47x = 337,194,246,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,194,246,405.13/885,077.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,977.10

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