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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,252.50, 1,323,378.75 and 217,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,252.50, 1,323,378.75 and 217,404.50 is: 326,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,252.50 : 1,323,378.75 = 217,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,252.50/1,323,378.75 = 217,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,252.50x = 1,323,378.75 × 217,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,252.50x = 287,708,495,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,708,495,454.38/882,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,106.75

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