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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,823.92, 1,331,774.76 and 256,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,823.92, 1,331,774.76 and 256,801.52 is: 385,213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,823.92 : 1,331,774.76 = 256,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,823.92/1,331,774.76 = 256,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,823.92x = 1,331,774.76 × 256,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,823.92x = 342,001,782,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,001,782,665.64/887,823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,213.53

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