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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,791.08, 1,330,383.36 and 255,655.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,791.08, 1,330,383.36 and 255,655.64 is: 383,540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,791.08 : 1,330,383.36 = 255,655.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,791.08/1,330,383.36 = 255,655.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,791.08x = 1,330,383.36 × 255,655.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,791.08x = 340,120,009,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,120,009,346.15/886,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,540.18

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