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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,615.62, 1,325,397 and 243,958.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,615.62, 1,325,397 and 243,958.35 is: 365,930.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,615.62 : 1,325,397 = 243,958.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,615.62/1,325,397 = 243,958.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,615.62x = 1,325,397 × 243,958.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,615.62x = 323,341,665,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,341,665,214.95/883,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,930.23

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