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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,867.44, 1,329,012.84 and 286,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,867.44, 1,329,012.84 and 286,829.24 is: 430,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,867.44 : 1,329,012.84 = 286,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,867.44/1,329,012.84 = 286,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,867.44x = 1,329,012.84 × 286,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,867.44x = 381,199,742,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,199,742,847.44/885,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,312.40

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