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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,300.68, 1,324,972.80 and 322,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,300.68, 1,324,972.80 and 322,335 is: 483,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,300.68 : 1,324,972.80 = 322,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,300.68/1,324,972.80 = 322,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,300.68x = 1,324,972.80 × 322,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,300.68x = 427,085,107,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,085,107,488/883,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,510.45

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