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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,324.70, 1,330,987.05 and 256,259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,324.70, 1,330,987.05 and 256,259.10 is: 384,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,324.70 : 1,330,987.05 = 256,259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,324.70/1,330,987.05 = 256,259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,324.70x = 1,330,987.05 × 256,259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,324.70x = 341,077,543,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,077,543,544.66/887,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,388.65

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