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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,870.69, 1,329,017.69 and 286,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,870.69, 1,329,017.69 and 286,832.49 is: 430,317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,870.69 : 1,329,017.69 = 286,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,870.69/1,329,017.69 = 286,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,870.69x = 1,329,017.69 × 286,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,870.69x = 381,205,451,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,205,451,842.59/885,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,317.26

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