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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,474.02, 1,325,336.31 and 284,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,474.02, 1,325,336.31 and 284,295.96 is: 426,484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,474.02 : 1,325,336.31 = 284,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,474.02/1,325,336.31 = 284,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,474.02x = 1,325,336.31 × 284,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,474.02x = 376,787,758,574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,787,758,574.31/883,474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,484.25

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