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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,254.40, 1,326,381.60 and 293,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,254.40, 1,326,381.60 and 293,278.40 is: 439,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,254.40 : 1,326,381.60 = 293,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,254.40/1,326,381.60 = 293,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,254.40x = 1,326,381.60 × 293,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,254.40x = 388,999,073,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,999,073,437.44/884,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,917.60

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