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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,575.03, 1,325,481.47 and 284,391.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,575.03, 1,325,481.47 and 284,391.71 is: 426,625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,575.03 : 1,325,481.47 = 284,391.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,575.03/1,325,481.47 = 284,391.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,575.03x = 1,325,481.47 × 284,391.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,575.03x = 376,955,939,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,955,939,814.27/883,575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,625.84

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