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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,156.67, 1,326,493.80 and 285,105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,156.67, 1,326,493.80 and 285,105.78 is: 427,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,156.67 : 1,326,493.80 = 285,105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,156.67/1,326,493.80 = 285,105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,156.67x = 1,326,493.80 × 285,105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,156.67x = 378,191,049,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,191,049,514.16/884,156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,742.12

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