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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,256.40, 1,327,595.64 and 286,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,256.40, 1,327,595.64 and 286,076.72 is: 429,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,256.40 : 1,327,595.64 = 286,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,256.40/1,327,595.64 = 286,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,256.40x = 1,327,595.64 × 286,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,256.40x = 379,794,206,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,794,206,177.50/885,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,021.70

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