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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,685, 1,327,027.52 and 293,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,685, 1,327,027.52 and 293,709 is: 440,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,685 : 1,327,027.52 = 293,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,685/1,327,027.52 = 293,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,685x = 1,327,027.52 × 293,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,685x = 389,759,925,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,759,925,871.68/884,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,563.51

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