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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,965.76, 1,218,065.34 and 251,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,965.76, 1,218,065.34 and 251,044 is: 376,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,965.76 : 1,218,065.34 = 251,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,965.76/1,218,065.34 = 251,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,965.76x = 1,218,065.34 × 251,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,965.76x = 305,787,995,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,787,995,214.96/811,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,602.08

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