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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,227.39, 1,342,885.68 and 255,626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,227.39, 1,342,885.68 and 255,626.01 is: 383,451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,227.39 : 1,342,885.68 = 255,626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,227.39/1,342,885.68 = 255,626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,227.39x = 1,342,885.68 × 255,626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,227.39x = 343,276,508,264.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,276,508,264.54/895,227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,451.75

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