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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,231.70, 1,324,847.55 and 218,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,231.70, 1,324,847.55 and 218,383.70 is: 327,575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,231.70 : 1,324,847.55 = 218,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,231.70/1,324,847.55 = 218,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,231.70x = 1,324,847.55 × 218,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,231.70x = 289,325,109,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,325,109,904.94/883,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,575.55

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