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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,543.24, 1,341,542.70 and 254,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,543.24, 1,341,542.70 and 254,899.20 is: 382,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,543.24 : 1,341,542.70 = 254,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,543.24/1,341,542.70 = 254,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,543.24x = 1,341,542.70 × 254,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,543.24x = 341,958,160,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,958,160,995.84/894,543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,271.25

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