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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,862.80, 1,328,794.20 and 254,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,862.80, 1,328,794.20 and 254,739.60 is: 382,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,862.80 : 1,328,794.20 = 254,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,862.80/1,328,794.20 = 254,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,862.80x = 1,328,794.20 × 254,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,862.80x = 338,496,502,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,496,502,990.32/885,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,109.40

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