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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,313.20, 1,325,813.70 and 284,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,313.20, 1,325,813.70 and 284,929.40 is: 427,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,313.20 : 1,325,813.70 = 284,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,313.20/1,325,813.70 = 284,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,313.20x = 1,325,813.70 × 284,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,313.20x = 377,763,302,052.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,763,302,052.78/884,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,182.70

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