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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,333.03, 1,324,720.66 and 284,160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,333.03, 1,324,720.66 and 284,160.61 is: 426,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,333.03 : 1,324,720.66 = 284,160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,333.03/1,324,720.66 = 284,160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,333.03x = 1,324,720.66 × 284,160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,333.03x = 376,433,430,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,433,430,825.20/883,333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,151.20

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