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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,091, 1,321,632.18 and 250,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,091, 1,321,632.18 and 250,005.96 is: 375,007.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,091 : 1,321,632.18 = 250,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,091/1,321,632.18 = 250,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,091x = 1,321,632.18 × 250,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,091x = 330,415,921,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,415,921,927.79/881,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,007.71

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