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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,871.44, 1,329,018.84 and 286,833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,871.44, 1,329,018.84 and 286,833.27 is: 430,318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,871.44 : 1,329,018.84 = 286,833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,871.44/1,329,018.84 = 286,833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,871.44x = 1,329,018.84 × 286,833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,871.44x = 381,206,819,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,206,819,768.81/885,871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,318.44

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