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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,803.67, 1,328,916.02 and 286,764.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,803.67, 1,328,916.02 and 286,764.57 is: 430,215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,803.67 : 1,328,916.02 = 286,764.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,803.67/1,328,916.02 = 286,764.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,803.67x = 1,328,916.02 × 286,764.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,803.67x = 381,086,029,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,086,029,607.59/885,803.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,215.00

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