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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,313.70, 1,325,814.45 and 284,929.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,313.70, 1,325,814.45 and 284,929.90 is: 427,183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,313.70 : 1,325,814.45 = 284,929.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,313.70/1,325,814.45 = 284,929.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,313.70x = 1,325,814.45 × 284,929.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,313.70x = 377,764,178,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,764,178,657.06/884,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,183.45

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