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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,092, 1,321,633.68 and 250,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,092, 1,321,633.68 and 250,006.96 is: 375,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,092 : 1,321,633.68 = 250,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,092/1,321,633.68 = 250,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,092x = 1,321,633.68 × 250,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,092x = 330,417,618,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,417,618,570.41/881,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,009.21

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