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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,673, 1,327,009.50 and 293,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,673, 1,327,009.50 and 293,697 is: 440,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,673 : 1,327,009.50 = 293,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,673/1,327,009.50 = 293,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,673x = 1,327,009.50 × 293,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,673x = 389,738,709,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,738,709,121.50/884,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,545.50

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