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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,796.98, 1,324,287 and 377,411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,796.98, 1,324,287 and 377,411.34 is: 566,156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,796.98 : 1,324,287 = 377,411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,796.98/1,324,287 = 377,411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,796.98x = 1,324,287 × 377,411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,796.98x = 499,800,931,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,800,931,214.58/882,796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,156.14

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