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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,121.27, 1,326,176.43 and 253,036.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,121.27, 1,326,176.43 and 253,036.90 is: 379,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,121.27 : 1,326,176.43 = 253,036.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,121.27/1,326,176.43 = 253,036.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,121.27x = 1,326,176.43 × 253,036.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,121.27x = 335,571,572,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,571,572,700.27/884,121.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,553.78

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