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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,027.66, 1,342,585.76 and 255,425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,027.66, 1,342,585.76 and 255,425.67 is: 383,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,027.66 : 1,342,585.76 = 255,425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,027.66/1,342,585.76 = 255,425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,027.66x = 1,342,585.76 × 255,425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,027.66x = 342,930,866,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,930,866,003.33/895,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,151.14

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