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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,536.43, 1,341,653.98 and 254,795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,536.43, 1,341,653.98 and 254,795.19 is: 382,149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,536.43 : 1,341,653.98 = 254,795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,536.43/1,341,653.98 = 254,795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,536.43x = 1,341,653.98 × 254,795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,536.43x = 341,846,980,748.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,846,980,748.36/894,536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,149.87

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