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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,931, 1,327,283.52 and 285,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,931, 1,327,283.52 and 285,829.92 is: 428,708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,931 : 1,327,283.52 = 285,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,931/1,327,283.52 = 285,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,931x = 1,327,283.52 × 285,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,931x = 379,377,342,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,377,342,338.92/884,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,708.39

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