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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,761.02, 1,330,338.36 and 255,625.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,761.02, 1,330,338.36 and 255,625.58 is: 383,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,761.02 : 1,330,338.36 = 255,625.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,761.02/1,330,338.36 = 255,625.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,761.02x = 1,330,338.36 × 255,625.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,761.02x = 340,068,514,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,068,514,871.25/886,761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,495.11

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