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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,693.04, 1,328,762.08 and 254,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,693.04, 1,328,762.08 and 254,608 is: 381,975.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,693.04 : 1,328,762.08 = 254,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,693.04/1,328,762.08 = 254,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,693.04x = 1,328,762.08 × 254,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,693.04x = 338,313,455,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,313,455,664.64/885,693.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,975.97

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