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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,898.50, 1,265,847.75 and 252,922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,898.50, 1,265,847.75 and 252,922.50 is: 379,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,898.50 : 1,265,847.75 = 252,922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,898.50/1,265,847.75 = 252,922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,898.50x = 1,265,847.75 × 252,922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,898.50x = 320,161,377,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,161,377,549.38/843,898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,383.75

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