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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,989.64, 1,325,997.42 and 252,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,989.64, 1,325,997.42 and 252,904.60 is: 379,360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,989.64 : 1,325,997.42 = 252,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,989.64/1,325,997.42 = 252,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,989.64x = 1,325,997.42 × 252,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,989.64x = 335,350,847,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,350,847,106.13/883,989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,360.61

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