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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,310.48, 1,326,461.40 and 253,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,310.48, 1,326,461.40 and 253,224 is: 379,834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,310.48 : 1,326,461.40 = 253,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,310.48/1,326,461.40 = 253,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,310.48x = 1,326,461.40 × 253,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,310.48x = 335,891,861,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,891,861,553.60/884,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,834.76

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