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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,436.56, 1,325,182.17 and 243,751.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,436.56, 1,325,182.17 and 243,751.38 is: 365,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,436.56 : 1,325,182.17 = 243,751.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,436.56/1,325,182.17 = 243,751.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,436.56x = 1,325,182.17 × 243,751.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,436.56x = 323,014,978,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,014,978,633.53/883,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,634.61

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