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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,154.11, 1,326,489.96 and 285,103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,154.11, 1,326,489.96 and 285,103.22 is: 427,738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,154.11 : 1,326,489.96 = 285,103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,154.11/1,326,489.96 = 285,103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,154.11x = 1,326,489.96 × 285,103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,154.11x = 378,186,558,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,186,558,893.67/884,154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,738.28

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