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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,328.41, 1,322,847.45 and 282,948.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,328.41, 1,322,847.45 and 282,948.39 is: 424,215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,328.41 : 1,322,847.45 = 282,948.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,328.41/1,322,847.45 = 282,948.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,328.41x = 1,322,847.45 × 282,948.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,328.41x = 374,297,556,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,297,556,193.11/882,328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,215.69

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