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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,330.70, 1,330,996.05 and 256,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,330.70, 1,330,996.05 and 256,265.10 is: 384,397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,330.70 : 1,330,996.05 = 256,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,330.70/1,330,996.05 = 256,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,330.70x = 1,330,996.05 × 256,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,330.70x = 341,087,835,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,087,835,852.86/887,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,397.65

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