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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,792, 1,229,869.68 and 251,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,792, 1,229,869.68 and 251,251.68 is: 376,933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,792 : 1,229,869.68 = 251,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,792/1,229,869.68 = 251,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,792x = 1,229,869.68 × 251,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,792x = 309,006,823,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,006,823,281.06/819,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,933.20

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