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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,183.90, 1,323,448.16 and 283,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,183.90, 1,323,448.16 and 283,099 is: 424,703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,183.90 : 1,323,448.16 = 283,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,183.90/1,323,448.16 = 283,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,183.90x = 1,323,448.16 × 283,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,183.90x = 374,666,850,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,666,850,647.84/882,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,703.80

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