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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,864.17, 1,329,007.91 and 286,825.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,864.17, 1,329,007.91 and 286,825.97 is: 430,307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,864.17 : 1,329,007.91 = 286,825.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,864.17/1,329,007.91 = 286,825.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,864.17x = 1,329,007.91 × 286,825.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,864.17x = 381,193,984,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,193,984,811.81/885,864.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,307.49

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