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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,673.80, 1,328,510.70 and 254,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,673.80, 1,328,510.70 and 254,550.60 is: 381,825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,673.80 : 1,328,510.70 = 254,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,673.80/1,328,510.70 = 254,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,673.80x = 1,328,510.70 × 254,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,673.80x = 338,173,195,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,173,195,791.42/885,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,825.90

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