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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,296.01, 1,323,318.87 and 283,179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,296.01, 1,323,318.87 and 283,179.65 is: 424,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,296.01 : 1,323,318.87 = 283,179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,296.01/1,323,318.87 = 283,179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,296.01x = 1,323,318.87 × 283,179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,296.01x = 374,736,967,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,736,967,828.40/882,296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,729.30

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