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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,787.08, 1,330,377.36 and 255,651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,787.08, 1,330,377.36 and 255,651.64 is: 383,534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,787.08 : 1,330,377.36 = 255,651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,787.08/1,330,377.36 = 255,651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,787.08x = 1,330,377.36 × 255,651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,787.08x = 340,113,153,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,113,153,902.87/886,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,534.18

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