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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,976.80, 1,324,562.40 and 322,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,976.80, 1,324,562.40 and 322,132.80 is: 483,234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,976.80 : 1,324,562.40 = 322,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,976.80/1,324,562.40 = 322,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,976.80x = 1,324,562.40 × 322,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,976.80x = 426,684,994,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,684,994,686.72/882,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,234.66

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