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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,001.40, 1,330,502.10 and 255,935.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,001.40, 1,330,502.10 and 255,935.80 is: 383,903.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,001.40 : 1,330,502.10 = 255,935.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,001.40/1,330,502.10 = 255,935.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,001.40x = 1,330,502.10 × 255,935.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,001.40x = 340,523,119,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,523,119,365.18/887,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,903.70

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