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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,155.88, 1,323,155.16 and 282,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,155.88, 1,323,155.16 and 282,954.36 is: 424,406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,155.88 : 1,323,155.16 = 282,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,155.88/1,323,155.16 = 282,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,155.88x = 1,323,155.16 × 282,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,155.88x = 374,392,521,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,392,521,478.50/882,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,406.31

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