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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,023.80, 1,330,406.10 and 255,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,023.80, 1,330,406.10 and 255,871.80 is: 383,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,023.80 : 1,330,406.10 = 255,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,023.80/1,330,406.10 = 255,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,023.80x = 1,330,406.10 × 255,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,023.80x = 340,413,403,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,413,403,537.98/887,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,770.32

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