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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,188.39, 1,323,940.93 and 283,728.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,188.39, 1,323,940.93 and 283,728.73 is: 425,322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,188.39 : 1,323,940.93 = 283,728.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,188.39/1,323,940.93 = 283,728.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,188.39x = 1,323,940.93 × 283,728.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,188.39x = 375,640,078,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,640,078,723.11/883,188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,322.71

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