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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,848.18, 1,388,631.95 and 251,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,848.18, 1,388,631.95 and 251,982 is: 377,934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,848.18 : 1,388,631.95 = 251,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,848.18/1,388,631.95 = 251,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,848.18x = 1,388,631.95 × 251,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,848.18x = 349,910,255,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,910,255,709.92/925,848.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,934.81

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