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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,890.49, 1,329,029.53 and 286,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,890.49, 1,329,029.53 and 286,912.20 is: 430,431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,890.49 : 1,329,029.53 = 286,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,890.49/1,329,029.53 = 286,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,890.49x = 1,329,029.53 × 286,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,890.49x = 381,314,786,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,314,786,317.27/885,890.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,431.06

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