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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,257.60, 1,323,386.40 and 321,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,257.60, 1,323,386.40 and 321,310.40 is: 481,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,257.60 : 1,323,386.40 = 321,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,257.60/1,323,386.40 = 321,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,257.60x = 1,323,386.40 × 321,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,257.60x = 425,217,813,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,217,813,538.56/882,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,965.60

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