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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,419.32, 1,329,434.53 and 255,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,419.32, 1,329,434.53 and 255,196.04 is: 382,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,419.32 : 1,329,434.53 = 255,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,419.32/1,329,434.53 = 255,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,419.32x = 1,329,434.53 × 255,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,419.32x = 339,266,420,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,266,420,210.10/886,419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,738.07

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