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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,611.50, 1,324,139.60 and 251,523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,611.50, 1,324,139.60 and 251,523.49 is: 377,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,611.50 : 1,324,139.60 = 251,523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,611.50/1,324,139.60 = 251,523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,611.50x = 1,324,139.60 × 251,523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,611.50x = 333,052,212,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,052,212,181.59/882,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,348.60

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