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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,818.74, 1,324,240.32 and 251,732.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,818.74, 1,324,240.32 and 251,732.47 is: 377,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,818.74 : 1,324,240.32 = 251,732.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,818.74/1,324,240.32 = 251,732.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,818.74x = 1,324,240.32 × 251,732.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,818.74x = 333,354,286,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,354,286,627.19/882,818.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,602.19

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