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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,537, 1,323,515.04 and 283,355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,537, 1,323,515.04 and 283,355.64 is: 424,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,537 : 1,323,515.04 = 283,355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,537/1,323,515.04 = 283,355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,537x = 1,323,515.04 × 283,355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,537x = 375,025,451,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,025,451,208.83/882,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,940.20

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