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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,371.48, 1,323,432.27 and 283,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,371.48, 1,323,432.27 and 283,253.76 is: 424,840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,371.48 : 1,323,432.27 = 283,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,371.48/1,323,432.27 = 283,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,371.48x = 1,323,432.27 × 283,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,371.48x = 374,867,166,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,867,166,582.84/882,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,840.53

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