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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,972.75, 1,324,656.56 and 322,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,972.75, 1,324,656.56 and 322,007.25 is: 483,082.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,972.75 : 1,324,656.56 = 322,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,972.75/1,324,656.56 = 322,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,972.75x = 1,324,656.56 × 322,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,972.75x = 426,549,016,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,549,016,885.08/882,972.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,082.88

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