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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,873.22, 1,329,021.50 and 286,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,873.22, 1,329,021.50 and 286,835.04 is: 430,321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,873.22 : 1,329,021.50 = 286,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,873.22/1,329,021.50 = 286,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,873.22x = 1,329,021.50 × 286,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,873.22x = 381,209,933,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,209,933,679.19/885,873.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,321.10

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