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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,969, 1,324,466.19 and 251,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,969, 1,324,466.19 and 251,882.88 is: 377,827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,969 : 1,324,466.19 = 251,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,969/1,324,466.19 = 251,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,969x = 1,324,466.19 × 251,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,969x = 333,610,358,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,610,358,399.83/882,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,827.94

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