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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,491.44, 1,322,237.16 and 250,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,491.44, 1,322,237.16 and 250,323.24 is: 375,484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,491.44 : 1,322,237.16 = 250,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,491.44/1,322,237.16 = 250,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,491.44x = 1,322,237.16 × 250,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,491.44x = 330,986,689,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,986,689,939.60/881,491.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,484.86

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