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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,468.26, 1,343,268.51 and 255,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,468.26, 1,343,268.51 and 255,826.14 is: 383,758.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,468.26 : 1,343,268.51 = 255,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,468.26/1,343,268.51 = 255,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,468.26x = 1,343,268.51 × 255,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,468.26x = 343,643,197,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,643,197,896.85/895,468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,758.10

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