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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,332.72, 1,323,499.36 and 217,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,332.72, 1,323,499.36 and 217,484.72 is: 326,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,332.72 : 1,323,499.36 = 217,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,332.72/1,323,499.36 = 217,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,332.72x = 1,323,499.36 × 217,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,332.72x = 287,840,887,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,840,887,729.78/882,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,227.15

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