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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,978.80, 1,330,338.60 and 255,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,978.80, 1,330,338.60 and 255,826.80 is: 383,702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,978.80 : 1,330,338.60 = 255,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,978.80/1,330,338.60 = 255,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,978.80x = 1,330,338.60 × 255,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,978.80x = 340,336,266,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,336,266,954.48/886,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,702.82

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