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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,942.20, 1,325,913.30 and 252,856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,942.20, 1,325,913.30 and 252,856.08 is: 379,284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,942.20 : 1,325,913.30 = 252,856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,942.20/1,325,913.30 = 252,856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,942.20x = 1,325,913.30 × 252,856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,942.20x = 335,265,239,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,265,239,457.86/883,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,284.12

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