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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,272.32, 1,326,279.29 and 434,872.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,272.32, 1,326,279.29 and 434,872.58 is: 652,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,272.32 : 1,326,279.29 = 434,872.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,272.32/1,326,279.29 = 434,872.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,272.32x = 1,326,279.29 × 434,872.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,272.32x = 576,762,487,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,762,487,837.11/884,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,245.33

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