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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,326.75, 1,323,490.26 and 217,478.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,326.75, 1,323,490.26 and 217,478.75 is: 326,218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,326.75 : 1,323,490.26 = 217,478.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,326.75/1,323,490.26 = 217,478.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,326.75x = 1,323,490.26 × 217,478.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,326.75x = 287,831,007,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,831,007,381.98/882,326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,218.16

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