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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,941.81, 1,387,357.36 and 251,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,941.81, 1,387,357.36 and 251,008.20 is: 376,497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,941.81 : 1,387,357.36 = 251,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,941.81/1,387,357.36 = 251,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,941.81x = 1,387,357.36 × 251,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,941.81x = 348,238,073,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,238,073,690.35/924,941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,497.28

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