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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,402.98, 1,329,410.07 and 255,179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,402.98, 1,329,410.07 and 255,179.70 is: 382,713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,402.98 : 1,329,410.07 = 255,179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,402.98/1,329,410.07 = 255,179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,402.98x = 1,329,410.07 × 255,179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,402.98x = 339,238,462,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,238,462,839.58/886,402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,713.59

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