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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,951.80, 1,330,298.10 and 255,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,951.80, 1,330,298.10 and 255,799.80 is: 383,662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,951.80 : 1,330,298.10 = 255,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,951.80/1,330,298.10 = 255,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,951.80x = 1,330,298.10 × 255,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,951.80x = 340,289,987,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,289,987,920.38/886,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,662.32

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