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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,860.39, 1,324,302.73 and 251,774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,860.39, 1,324,302.73 and 251,774.27 is: 377,664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,860.39 : 1,324,302.73 = 251,774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,860.39/1,324,302.73 = 251,774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,860.39x = 1,324,302.73 × 251,774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,860.39x = 333,425,353,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,425,353,104.76/882,860.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,664.87

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