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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,219.53, 1,342,873.92 and 255,618.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,219.53, 1,342,873.92 and 255,618.15 is: 383,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,219.53 : 1,342,873.92 = 255,618.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,219.53/1,342,873.92 = 255,618.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,219.53x = 1,342,873.92 × 255,618.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,219.53x = 343,262,947,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,262,947,113.65/895,219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,439.97

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