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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,545.21, 1,343,495.10 and 255,854.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,545.21, 1,343,495.10 and 255,854.49 is: 383,832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,545.21 : 1,343,495.10 = 255,854.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,545.21/1,343,495.10 = 255,854.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,545.21x = 1,343,495.10 × 255,854.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,545.21x = 343,739,253,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,739,253,628.00/895,545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,832.38

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