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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,506.44, 1,325,386.32 and 284,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,506.44, 1,325,386.32 and 284,268.44 is: 426,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,506.44 : 1,325,386.32 = 284,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,506.44/1,325,386.32 = 284,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,506.44x = 1,325,386.32 × 284,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,506.44x = 376,765,501,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,765,501,583.74/883,506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,443.41

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