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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,187.60, 1,326,281.40 and 293,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,187.60, 1,326,281.40 and 293,134.80 is: 439,702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,187.60 : 1,326,281.40 = 293,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,187.60/1,326,281.40 = 293,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,187.60x = 1,326,281.40 × 293,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,187.60x = 388,779,232,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,779,232,932.72/884,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,702.20

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