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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,350.53, 1,326,371.76 and 285,311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,350.53, 1,326,371.76 and 285,311.63 is: 427,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,350.53 : 1,326,371.76 = 285,311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,350.53/1,326,371.76 = 285,311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,350.53x = 1,326,371.76 × 285,311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,350.53x = 378,429,292,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,429,292,147.50/884,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,917.75

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