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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,536.10, 1,328,161.59 and 254,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,536.10, 1,328,161.59 and 254,306.34 is: 381,418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,536.10 : 1,328,161.59 = 254,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,536.10/1,328,161.59 = 254,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,536.10x = 1,328,161.59 × 254,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,536.10x = 337,759,912,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,759,912,881.48/885,536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,418.57

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