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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,162.70, 1,326,502.80 and 285,111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,162.70, 1,326,502.80 and 285,111.72 is: 427,751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,162.70 : 1,326,502.80 = 285,111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,162.70/1,326,502.80 = 285,111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,162.70x = 1,326,502.80 × 285,111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,162.70x = 378,201,494,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,201,494,892.82/884,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,751.02

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