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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,759.02, 1,330,335.36 and 255,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,759.02, 1,330,335.36 and 255,623.58 is: 383,492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,759.02 : 1,330,335.36 = 255,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,759.02/1,330,335.36 = 255,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,759.02x = 1,330,335.36 × 255,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,759.02x = 340,065,087,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,065,087,323.79/886,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,492.11

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