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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,875.44, 1,329,024.84 and 286,837.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,875.44, 1,329,024.84 and 286,837.27 is: 430,324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,875.44 : 1,329,024.84 = 286,837.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,875.44/1,329,024.84 = 286,837.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,875.44x = 1,329,024.84 × 286,837.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,875.44x = 381,213,856,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,213,856,867.79/885,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,324.44

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