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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,861.96, 1,330,489.90 and 255,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,861.96, 1,330,489.90 and 255,726.60 is: 383,646.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,861.96 : 1,330,489.90 = 255,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,861.96/1,330,489.90 = 255,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,861.96x = 1,330,489.90 × 255,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,861.96x = 340,241,658,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,241,658,461.34/886,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,646.69

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