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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,223.04, 1,342,879.18 and 255,621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,223.04, 1,342,879.18 and 255,621.64 is: 383,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,223.04 : 1,342,879.18 = 255,621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,223.04/1,342,879.18 = 255,621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,223.04x = 1,342,879.18 × 255,621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,223.04x = 343,268,978,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,268,978,313.46/895,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,445.20

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