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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,484.58, 1,322,805.26 and 432,582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,484.58, 1,322,805.26 and 432,582.50 is: 648,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,484.58 : 1,322,805.26 = 432,582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,484.58/1,322,805.26 = 432,582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,484.58x = 1,322,805.26 × 432,582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,484.58x = 572,222,406,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,222,406,383.95/882,484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,421.99

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