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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,465.26, 1,343,264.01 and 255,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,465.26, 1,343,264.01 and 255,823.14 is: 383,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,465.26 : 1,343,264.01 = 255,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,465.26/1,343,264.01 = 255,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,465.26x = 1,343,264.01 × 255,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,465.26x = 343,638,020,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,638,020,965.10/895,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,753.60

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