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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,037.20, 1,329,259.32 and 254,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,037.20, 1,329,259.32 and 254,956.24 is: 382,492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,037.20 : 1,329,259.32 = 254,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,037.20/1,329,259.32 = 254,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,037.20x = 1,329,259.32 × 254,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,037.20x = 338,902,958,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,902,958,212.16/886,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,492.92

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