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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,373.16, 1,330,796.94 and 256,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,373.16, 1,330,796.94 and 256,292.44 is: 384,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,373.16 : 1,330,796.94 = 256,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,373.16/1,330,796.94 = 256,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,373.16x = 1,330,796.94 × 256,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,373.16x = 341,073,194,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,073,194,897.13/887,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,362.76

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