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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,276.18, 1,326,672.61 and 285,224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,276.18, 1,326,672.61 and 285,224.07 is: 427,919.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,276.18 : 1,326,672.61 = 285,224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,276.18/1,326,672.61 = 285,224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,276.18x = 1,326,672.61 × 285,224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,276.18x = 378,398,961,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,398,961,381.72/884,276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,919.43

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