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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,723.27, 1,328,795.81 and 286,684.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,723.27, 1,328,795.81 and 286,684.53 is: 430,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,723.27 : 1,328,795.81 = 286,684.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,723.27/1,328,795.81 = 286,684.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,723.27x = 1,328,795.81 × 286,684.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,723.27x = 380,945,200,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,945,200,822.40/885,723.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,095.06

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