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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,671.26, 1,322,523.30 and 250,601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,671.26, 1,322,523.30 and 250,601.48 is: 375,906.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,671.26 : 1,322,523.30 = 250,601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,671.26/1,322,523.30 = 250,601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,671.26x = 1,322,523.30 × 250,601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,671.26x = 331,426,289,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,426,289,701.87/881,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,906.88

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