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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,013.37, 1,342,314.99 and 255,304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,013.37, 1,342,314.99 and 255,304.98 is: 382,898.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,013.37 : 1,342,314.99 = 255,304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,013.37/1,342,314.99 = 255,304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,013.37x = 1,342,314.99 × 255,304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,013.37x = 342,699,701,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,699,701,675.65/895,013.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,898.97

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