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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,176.28, 1,326,523.14 and 285,125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,176.28, 1,326,523.14 and 285,125.36 is: 427,771.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,176.28 : 1,326,523.14 = 285,125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,176.28/1,326,523.14 = 285,125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,176.28x = 1,326,523.14 × 285,125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,176.28x = 378,225,387,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,225,387,840.83/884,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,771.47

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