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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,149.82, 1,327,690.08 and 254,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,149.82, 1,327,690.08 and 254,063.40 is: 381,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,149.82 : 1,327,690.08 = 254,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,149.82/1,327,690.08 = 254,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,149.82x = 1,327,690.08 × 254,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,149.82x = 337,317,455,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,317,455,871.07/885,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,085.15

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