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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,006.62, 1,342,304.78 and 255,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,006.62, 1,342,304.78 and 255,298.18 is: 382,888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,006.62 : 1,342,304.78 = 255,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,006.62/1,342,304.78 = 255,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,006.62x = 1,342,304.78 × 255,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,006.62x = 342,687,967,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,687,967,339.30/895,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,888.75

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