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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,035.20, 1,329,256.32 and 254,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,035.20, 1,329,256.32 and 254,954.24 is: 382,489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,035.20 : 1,329,256.32 = 254,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,035.20/1,329,256.32 = 254,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,035.20x = 1,329,256.32 × 254,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,035.20x = 338,899,534,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,899,534,830.80/886,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,489.92

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