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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,274.84, 1,321,962.42 and 250,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,274.84, 1,321,962.42 and 250,139 is: 375,222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,274.84 : 1,321,962.42 = 250,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,274.84/1,321,962.42 = 250,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,274.84x = 1,321,962.42 × 250,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,274.84x = 330,674,357,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,674,357,776.38/881,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,222.74

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