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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,165.70, 1,326,507.30 and 285,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,165.70, 1,326,507.30 and 285,114.72 is: 427,755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,165.70 : 1,326,507.30 = 285,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,165.70/1,326,507.30 = 285,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,165.70x = 1,326,507.30 × 285,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,165.70x = 378,206,757,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,206,757,417.46/884,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,755.52

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