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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,043.20, 1,329,268.32 and 254,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,043.20, 1,329,268.32 and 254,962.24 is: 382,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,043.20 : 1,329,268.32 = 254,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,043.20/1,329,268.32 = 254,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,043.20x = 1,329,268.32 × 254,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,043.20x = 338,913,228,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,913,228,428.24/886,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,501.92

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