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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,382.49, 1,326,344.10 and 253,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,382.49, 1,326,344.10 and 253,148.68 is: 379,657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,382.49 : 1,326,344.10 = 253,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,382.49/1,326,344.10 = 253,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,382.49x = 1,326,344.10 × 253,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,382.49x = 335,762,258,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,762,258,140.79/884,382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,657.29

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