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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,724.93, 1,340,670.03 and 254,042.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,724.93, 1,340,670.03 and 254,042.01 is: 381,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,724.93 : 1,340,670.03 = 254,042.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,724.93/1,340,670.03 = 254,042.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,724.93x = 1,340,670.03 × 254,042.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,724.93x = 340,586,509,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,586,509,167.96/893,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,086.50

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