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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,229.14, 1,342,888.31 and 255,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,229.14, 1,342,888.31 and 255,627.76 is: 383,454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,229.14 : 1,342,888.31 = 255,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,229.14/1,342,888.31 = 255,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,229.14x = 1,342,888.31 × 255,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,229.14x = 343,279,530,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,279,530,615.49/895,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,454.38

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