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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,782.66, 1,324,136.72 and 251,695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,782.66, 1,324,136.72 and 251,695.46 is: 377,532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,782.66 : 1,324,136.72 = 251,695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,782.66/1,324,136.72 = 251,695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,782.66x = 1,324,136.72 × 251,695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,782.66x = 333,279,194,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,279,194,851.85/882,782.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,532.56

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