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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,227.14, 1,342,885.31 and 255,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,227.14, 1,342,885.31 and 255,625.76 is: 383,451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,227.14 : 1,342,885.31 = 255,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,227.14/1,342,885.31 = 255,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,227.14x = 1,342,885.31 × 255,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,227.14x = 343,276,077,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,276,077,961.59/895,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,451.38

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