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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,545.10, 1,328,175.09 and 254,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,545.10, 1,328,175.09 and 254,315.34 is: 381,432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,545.10 : 1,328,175.09 = 254,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,545.10/1,328,175.09 = 254,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,545.10x = 1,328,175.09 × 254,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,545.10x = 337,775,299,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,775,299,592.88/885,545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,432.07

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