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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,842.80, 1,328,548.20 and 254,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,842.80, 1,328,548.20 and 254,690.80 is: 381,974.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,842.80 : 1,328,548.20 = 254,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,842.80/1,328,548.20 = 254,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,842.80x = 1,328,548.20 × 254,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,842.80x = 338,369,003,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,369,003,896.56/885,842.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,974.10

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