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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,169.78, 1,326,513.42 and 285,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,169.78, 1,326,513.42 and 285,118.92 is: 427,761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,169.78 : 1,326,513.42 = 285,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,169.78/1,326,513.42 = 285,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,169.78x = 1,326,513.42 × 285,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,169.78x = 378,214,073,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,214,073,675.91/884,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,761.82

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