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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,259.65, 1,326,669.71 and 315,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,259.65, 1,326,669.71 and 315,628.16 is: 473,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,259.65 : 1,326,669.71 = 315,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,259.65/1,326,669.71 = 315,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,259.65x = 1,326,669.71 × 315,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,259.65x = 418,734,311,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,734,311,283.54/884,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,542.26

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