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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,972.38, 1,324,656 and 322,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,972.38, 1,324,656 and 322,006.88 is: 483,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,972.38 : 1,324,656 = 322,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,972.38/1,324,656 = 322,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,972.38x = 1,324,656 × 322,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,972.38x = 426,548,339,010
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,548,339,010/882,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,082.32

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