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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,315.70, 1,330,973.55 and 256,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,315.70, 1,330,973.55 and 256,250.10 is: 384,375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,315.70 : 1,330,973.55 = 256,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,315.70/1,330,973.55 = 256,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,315.70x = 1,330,973.55 × 256,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,315.70x = 341,062,105,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,062,105,284.86/887,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,375.15

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