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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,230.08, 1,325,235.96 and 378,197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,230.08, 1,325,235.96 and 378,197.16 is: 566,821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,230.08 : 1,325,235.96 = 378,197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,230.08/1,325,235.96 = 378,197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,230.08x = 1,325,235.96 × 378,197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,230.08x = 501,200,476,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,200,476,401.87/884,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,821.34

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