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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,845.36, 1,324,280.10 and 251,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,845.36, 1,324,280.10 and 251,759.06 is: 377,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,845.36 : 1,324,280.10 = 251,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,845.36/1,324,280.10 = 251,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,845.36x = 1,324,280.10 × 251,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,845.36x = 333,399,513,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,399,513,152.71/882,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,642.03

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