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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,005.62, 1,342,303.28 and 255,297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,005.62, 1,342,303.28 and 255,297.18 is: 382,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,005.62 : 1,342,303.28 = 255,297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,005.62/1,342,303.28 = 255,297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,005.62x = 1,342,303.28 × 255,297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,005.62x = 342,686,242,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,686,242,088.75/895,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,887.25

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