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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,778.97, 1,324,180.76 and 251,692.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,778.97, 1,324,180.76 and 251,692.79 is: 377,542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,778.97 : 1,324,180.76 = 251,692.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,778.97/1,324,180.76 = 251,692.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,778.97x = 1,324,180.76 × 251,692.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,778.97x = 333,286,742,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,286,742,069.35/882,778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,542.68

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