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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,230.96, 1,325,041.92 and 322,263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,230.96, 1,325,041.92 and 322,263.84 is: 483,467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,230.96 : 1,325,041.92 = 322,263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,230.96/1,325,041.92 = 322,263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,230.96x = 1,325,041.92 × 322,263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,230.96x = 427,013,097,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,013,097,300.17/883,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,467.08

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