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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,861.46, 1,324,304.34 and 251,775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,861.46, 1,324,304.34 and 251,775.34 is: 377,666.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,861.46 : 1,324,304.34 = 251,775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,861.46/1,324,304.34 = 251,775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,861.46x = 1,324,304.34 × 251,775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,861.46x = 333,427,175,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,427,175,466.98/882,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,666.47

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