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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,224.54, 1,342,881.43 and 255,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,224.54, 1,342,881.43 and 255,623.14 is: 383,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,224.54 : 1,342,881.43 = 255,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,224.54/1,342,881.43 = 255,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,224.54x = 1,342,881.43 × 255,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,224.54x = 343,271,567,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,271,567,784.29/895,224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,447.45

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