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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,774.02, 1,324,173.33 and 251,687.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,774.02, 1,324,173.33 and 251,687.83 is: 377,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,774.02 : 1,324,173.33 = 251,687.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,774.02/1,324,173.33 = 251,687.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,774.02x = 1,324,173.33 × 251,687.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,774.02x = 333,278,311,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,278,311,971.57/882,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,535.25

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