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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,226.64, 1,342,884.55 and 255,625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,226.64, 1,342,884.55 and 255,625.26 is: 383,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,226.64 : 1,342,884.55 = 255,625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,226.64/1,342,884.55 = 255,625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,226.64x = 1,342,884.55 × 255,625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,226.64x = 343,275,212,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,275,212,243.73/895,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,450.62

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