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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,667.29, 1,326,663.77 and 315,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,667.29, 1,326,663.77 and 315,942.20 is: 473,792.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,667.29 : 1,326,663.77 = 315,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,667.29/1,326,663.77 = 315,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,667.29x = 1,326,663.77 × 315,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,667.29x = 419,149,061,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,149,061,941.06/884,667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,792.88

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