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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,242.78, 1,323,238.91 and 283,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,242.78, 1,323,238.91 and 283,126.28 is: 424,649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,242.78 : 1,323,238.91 = 283,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,242.78/1,323,238.91 = 283,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,242.78x = 1,323,238.91 × 283,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,242.78x = 374,643,702,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,643,702,107.73/882,242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,649.22

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