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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,329.41, 1,322,848.95 and 282,949.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,329.41, 1,322,848.95 and 282,949.39 is: 424,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,329.41 : 1,322,848.95 = 282,949.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,329.41/1,322,848.95 = 282,949.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,329.41x = 1,322,848.95 × 282,949.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,329.41x = 374,299,303,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,299,303,464.64/882,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,217.19

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