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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,539, 1,323,518.04 and 283,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,539, 1,323,518.04 and 283,357.64 is: 424,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,539 : 1,323,518.04 = 283,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,539/1,323,518.04 = 283,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,539x = 1,323,518.04 × 283,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,539x = 375,028,948,311.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,028,948,311.83/882,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,943.20

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