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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,241.68, 1,321,859.80 and 250,155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,241.68, 1,321,859.80 and 250,155.92 is: 375,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,241.68 : 1,321,859.80 = 250,155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,241.68/1,321,859.80 = 250,155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,241.68x = 1,321,859.80 × 250,155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,241.68x = 330,671,054,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,671,054,380.02/881,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,233.11

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