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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,229.14, 1,323,474.93 and 408,962.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,229.14, 1,323,474.93 and 408,962.34 is: 613,504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,229.14 : 1,323,474.93 = 408,962.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,229.14/1,323,474.93 = 408,962.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,229.14x = 1,323,474.93 × 408,962.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,229.14x = 541,251,404,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,251,404,304.14/882,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,504.34

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