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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,977.80, 1,330,337.10 and 255,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,977.80, 1,330,337.10 and 255,825.80 is: 383,701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,977.80 : 1,330,337.10 = 255,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,977.80/1,330,337.10 = 255,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,977.80x = 1,330,337.10 × 255,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,977.80x = 340,334,552,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,334,552,877.18/886,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,701.32

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