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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,018.78, 1,324,554.15 and 243,332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,018.78, 1,324,554.15 and 243,332.22 is: 365,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,018.78 : 1,324,554.15 = 243,332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,018.78/1,324,554.15 = 243,332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,018.78x = 1,324,554.15 × 243,332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,018.78x = 322,306,698,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,306,698,205.55/883,018.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,005.48

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