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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,373.48, 1,323,435.26 and 283,255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,373.48, 1,323,435.26 and 283,255.76 is: 424,843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,373.48 : 1,323,435.26 = 283,255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,373.48/1,323,435.26 = 283,255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,373.48x = 1,323,435.26 × 283,255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,373.48x = 374,870,660,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,870,660,382.10/882,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,843.53

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