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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,096.78, 1,322,788.98 and 342,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,096.78, 1,322,788.98 and 342,068.70 is: 512,964.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,096.78 : 1,322,788.98 = 342,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,096.78/1,322,788.98 = 342,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,096.78x = 1,322,788.98 × 342,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,096.78x = 452,484,706,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,484,706,762.93/882,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,964.92

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