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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,308, 1,263,680.88 and 251,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,308, 1,263,680.88 and 251,332 is: 377,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,308 : 1,263,680.88 = 251,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,308/1,263,680.88 = 251,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,308x = 1,263,680.88 × 251,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,308x = 317,603,442,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,603,442,932.16/842,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,063.31

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