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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,672.22, 1,324,008.35 and 251,569.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,672.22, 1,324,008.35 and 251,569.63 is: 377,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,672.22 : 1,324,008.35 = 251,569.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,672.22/1,324,008.35 = 251,569.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,672.22x = 1,324,008.35 × 251,569.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,672.22x = 333,080,290,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,080,290,726.41/882,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,354.45

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