Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,227.56, 1,324,863.10 and 322,261.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 883,227.56, 1,324,863.10 and 322,261.96 is: 483,400.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,227.56 : 1,324,863.10 = 322,261.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,227.56/1,324,863.10 = 322,261.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,227.56x = 1,324,863.10 × 322,261.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,227.56x = 426,952,979,337.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,952,979,337.68/883,227.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,400.88
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