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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,537.92, 1,374,829.92 and 251,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,537.92, 1,374,829.92 and 251,688 is: 377,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,537.92 : 1,374,829.92 = 251,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,537.92/1,374,829.92 = 251,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,537.92x = 1,374,829.92 × 251,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,537.92x = 346,028,192,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,028,192,904.96/916,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,538.33

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