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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,993.04, 1,342,284.54 and 255,284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,993.04, 1,342,284.54 and 255,284.62 is: 382,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,993.04 : 1,342,284.54 = 255,284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,993.04/1,342,284.54 = 255,284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,993.04x = 1,342,284.54 × 255,284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,993.04x = 342,664,598,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,664,598,725.78/894,993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,868.45

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