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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,859.45, 1,324,301.33 and 251,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,859.45, 1,324,301.33 and 251,773.33 is: 377,663.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,859.45 : 1,324,301.33 = 251,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,859.45/1,324,301.33 = 251,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,859.45x = 1,324,301.33 × 251,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,859.45x = 333,423,755,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,423,755,777.53/882,859.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,663.46

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