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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,186.32, 1,323,294.60 and 251,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,186.32, 1,323,294.60 and 251,116.40 is: 376,678.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,186.32 : 1,323,294.60 = 251,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,186.32/1,323,294.60 = 251,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,186.32x = 1,323,294.60 × 251,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,186.32x = 332,300,976,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,300,976,091.44/882,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,678.90

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