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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,235.33, 1,326,611.34 and 285,183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,235.33, 1,326,611.34 and 285,183.23 is: 427,858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,235.33 : 1,326,611.34 = 285,183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,235.33/1,326,611.34 = 285,183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,235.33x = 1,326,611.34 × 285,183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,235.33x = 378,327,300,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,327,300,262.77/884,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,858.16

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