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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,916.89, 1,324,572.77 and 321,951.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,916.89, 1,324,572.77 and 321,951.39 is: 482,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,916.89 : 1,324,572.77 = 321,951.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,916.89/1,324,572.77 = 321,951.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,916.89x = 1,324,572.77 × 321,951.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,916.89x = 426,448,042,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,448,042,847.89/882,916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,999.08

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