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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,638.20, 1,324,302.90 and 321,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,638.20, 1,324,302.90 and 321,729.40 is: 482,720.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,638.20 : 1,324,302.90 = 321,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,638.20/1,324,302.90 = 321,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,638.20x = 1,324,302.90 × 321,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,638.20x = 426,067,177,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,067,177,435.26/882,638.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,720.07

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