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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,226.39, 1,342,884.18 and 255,625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,226.39, 1,342,884.18 and 255,625.01 is: 383,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,226.39 : 1,342,884.18 = 255,625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,226.39/1,342,884.18 = 255,625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,226.39x = 1,342,884.18 × 255,625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,226.39x = 343,274,774,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,274,774,587.86/895,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,450.24

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