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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,858.45, 1,324,299.83 and 251,772.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,858.45, 1,324,299.83 and 251,772.33 is: 377,661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,858.45 : 1,324,299.83 = 251,772.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,858.45/1,324,299.83 = 251,772.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,858.45x = 1,324,299.83 × 251,772.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,858.45x = 333,422,052,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,422,052,558.84/882,858.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,661.96

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