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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,872.69, 1,337,853.92 and 252,222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,872.69, 1,337,853.92 and 252,222.37 is: 378,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,872.69 : 1,337,853.92 = 252,222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,872.69/1,337,853.92 = 252,222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,872.69x = 1,337,853.92 × 252,222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,872.69x = 337,436,681,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,436,681,810.44/891,872.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,346.25

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