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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,486.30, 1,328,013.45 and 254,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,486.30, 1,328,013.45 and 254,334.30 is: 381,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,486.30 : 1,328,013.45 = 254,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,486.30/1,328,013.45 = 254,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,486.30x = 1,328,013.45 × 254,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,486.30x = 337,759,371,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,759,371,196.34/885,486.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,439.41

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