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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,799.76, 1,324,293.95 and 314,231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,799.76, 1,324,293.95 and 314,231.69 is: 471,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,799.76 : 1,324,293.95 = 314,231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,799.76/1,324,293.95 = 314,231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,799.76x = 1,324,293.95 × 314,231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,799.76x = 416,135,127,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,135,127,704.85/882,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,381.11

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