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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,877.76, 1,217,933.28 and 250,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,877.76, 1,217,933.28 and 250,956 is: 376,470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,877.76 : 1,217,933.28 = 250,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,877.76/1,217,933.28 = 250,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,877.76x = 1,217,933.28 × 250,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,877.76x = 305,647,664,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,647,664,215.68/811,877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,470.05

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