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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,832.40, 1,326,209.40 and 385,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,832.40, 1,326,209.40 and 385,246.80 is: 578,071.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,832.40 : 1,326,209.40 = 385,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,832.40/1,326,209.40 = 385,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,832.40x = 1,326,209.40 × 385,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,832.40x = 510,917,927,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,917,927,479.92/883,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,071.05

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