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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,970.66, 1,325,068.22 and 284,491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,970.66, 1,325,068.22 and 284,491.28 is: 426,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,970.66 : 1,325,068.22 = 284,491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,970.66/1,325,068.22 = 284,491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,970.66x = 1,325,068.22 × 284,491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,970.66x = 376,970,353,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,970,353,995.12/883,970.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,451.21

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