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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,029.91, 1,342,589.13 and 255,427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,029.91, 1,342,589.13 and 255,427.92 is: 383,154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,029.91 : 1,342,589.13 = 255,427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,029.91/1,342,589.13 = 255,427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,029.91x = 1,342,589.13 × 255,427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,029.91x = 342,934,748,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,934,748,890.51/895,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,154.51

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