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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,333.72, 1,323,500.86 and 217,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,333.72, 1,323,500.86 and 217,485.72 is: 326,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,333.72 : 1,323,500.86 = 217,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,333.72/1,323,500.86 = 217,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,333.72x = 1,323,500.86 × 217,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,333.72x = 287,842,537,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,842,537,457.72/882,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,228.65

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