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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,538.54, 1,323,638.50 and 342,794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,538.54, 1,323,638.50 and 342,794.22 is: 514,125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,538.54 : 1,323,638.50 = 342,794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,538.54/1,323,638.50 = 342,794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,538.54x = 1,323,638.50 × 342,794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,538.54x = 453,735,627,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,735,627,169.47/882,538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,125.57

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