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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,030.91, 1,342,590.63 and 255,428.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,030.91, 1,342,590.63 and 255,428.92 is: 383,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,030.91 : 1,342,590.63 = 255,428.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,030.91/1,342,590.63 = 255,428.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,030.91x = 1,342,590.63 × 255,428.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,030.91x = 342,936,474,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,936,474,623.02/895,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,156.01

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