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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,228.14, 1,342,886.81 and 255,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,228.14, 1,342,886.81 and 255,626.76 is: 383,452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,228.14 : 1,342,886.81 = 255,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,228.14/1,342,886.81 = 255,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,228.14x = 1,342,886.81 × 255,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,228.14x = 343,277,804,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,277,804,287.04/895,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,452.88

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