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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,859.95, 1,324,302.08 and 251,773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,859.95, 1,324,302.08 and 251,773.83 is: 377,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,859.95 : 1,324,302.08 = 251,773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,859.95/1,324,302.08 = 251,773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,859.95x = 1,324,302.08 × 251,773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,859.95x = 333,424,605,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,424,605,499.70/882,859.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,664.21

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