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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,086.38, 1,276,452.69 and 251,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,086.38, 1,276,452.69 and 251,907 is: 377,808.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,086.38 : 1,276,452.69 = 251,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,086.38/1,276,452.69 = 251,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,086.38x = 1,276,452.69 × 251,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,086.38x = 321,547,367,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,547,367,779.83/851,086.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,808.15

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