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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,970, 1,324,467.69 and 251,883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,970, 1,324,467.69 and 251,883.88 is: 377,829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,970 : 1,324,467.69 = 251,883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,970/1,324,467.69 = 251,883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,970x = 1,324,467.69 × 251,883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,970x = 333,612,060,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,612,060,691.84/882,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,829.44

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