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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,907.16, 1,324,972.98 and 284,427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,907.16, 1,324,972.98 and 284,427.78 is: 426,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,907.16 : 1,324,972.98 = 284,427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,907.16/1,324,972.98 = 284,427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,907.16x = 1,324,972.98 × 284,427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,907.16x = 376,859,123,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,859,123,261.38/883,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,356.00

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