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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,504.38, 1,323,537.86 and 251,423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,504.38, 1,323,537.86 and 251,423.66 is: 377,073.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,504.38 : 1,323,537.86 = 251,423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,504.38/1,323,537.86 = 251,423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,504.38x = 1,323,537.86 × 251,423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,504.38x = 332,768,732,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,768,732,909.77/882,504.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,073.18

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