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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,216.50, 1,324,846.62 and 322,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,216.50, 1,324,846.62 and 322,251 is: 483,384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,216.50 : 1,324,846.62 = 322,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,216.50/1,324,846.62 = 322,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,216.50x = 1,324,846.62 × 322,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,216.50x = 426,933,148,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,933,148,141.62/883,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,384.48

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