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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,986.68, 1,323,103.68 and 282,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,986.68, 1,323,103.68 and 282,807 is: 424,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,986.68 : 1,323,103.68 = 282,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,986.68/1,323,103.68 = 282,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,986.68x = 1,323,103.68 × 282,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,986.68x = 374,182,982,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,182,982,429.76/881,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,250.15

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