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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,257.80, 1,218,501.90 and 251,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,257.80, 1,218,501.90 and 251,233.80 is: 376,886.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,257.80 : 1,218,501.90 = 251,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,257.80/1,218,501.90 = 251,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,257.80x = 1,218,501.90 × 251,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,257.80x = 306,128,862,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,128,862,644.22/812,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,886.33

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