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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,498.24, 1,323,826.17 and 342,741.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,498.24, 1,323,826.17 and 342,741.63 is: 514,143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,498.24 : 1,323,826.17 = 342,741.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,498.24/1,323,826.17 = 342,741.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,498.24x = 1,323,826.17 × 342,741.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,498.24x = 453,730,339,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,730,339,342.46/882,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,143.05

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