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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,675.96, 1,331,523.70 and 256,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,675.96, 1,331,523.70 and 256,595.24 is: 384,895.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,675.96 : 1,331,523.70 = 256,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,675.96/1,331,523.70 = 256,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,675.96x = 1,331,523.70 × 256,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,675.96x = 341,662,643,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,662,643,367.19/887,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,895.68

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