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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,444.16, 1,327,377.30 and 324,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,444.16, 1,327,377.30 and 324,347.44 is: 486,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,444.16 : 1,327,377.30 = 324,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,444.16/1,327,377.30 = 324,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,444.16x = 1,327,377.30 × 324,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,444.16x = 430,531,429,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,531,429,169.11/885,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,232.16

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