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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,942.19, 1,324,425.74 and 251,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,942.19, 1,324,425.74 and 251,856 is: 377,787.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,942.19 : 1,324,425.74 = 251,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,942.19/1,324,425.74 = 251,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,942.19x = 1,324,425.74 × 251,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,942.19x = 333,564,567,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,564,567,914.16/882,942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,787.55

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