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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,695.02, 1,327,301.73 and 285,644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,695.02, 1,327,301.73 and 285,644.94 is: 428,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,695.02 : 1,327,301.73 = 285,644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,695.02/1,327,301.73 = 285,644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,695.02x = 1,327,301.73 × 285,644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,695.02x = 379,137,023,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,137,023,027.75/884,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,551.10

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