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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,510, 1,328,394.60 and 286,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,510, 1,328,394.60 and 286,272 is: 429,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,510 : 1,328,394.60 = 286,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,510/1,328,394.60 = 286,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,510x = 1,328,394.60 × 286,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,510x = 380,282,178,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,282,178,931.20/885,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,449.90

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