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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,335.52, 1,323,378.23 and 283,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,335.52, 1,323,378.23 and 283,217.81 is: 424,786.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,335.52 : 1,323,378.23 = 283,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,335.52/1,323,378.23 = 283,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,335.52x = 1,323,378.23 × 283,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,335.52x = 374,804,276,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,804,276,069.30/882,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,786.57

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