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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,014.37, 1,342,316.49 and 255,305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,014.37, 1,342,316.49 and 255,305.98 is: 382,900.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,014.37 : 1,342,316.49 = 255,305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,014.37/1,342,316.49 = 255,305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,014.37x = 1,342,316.49 × 255,305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,014.37x = 342,701,426,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,701,426,949.61/895,014.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,900.47

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