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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,890.58, 1,329,029.67 and 286,912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,890.58, 1,329,029.67 and 286,912.29 is: 430,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,890.58 : 1,329,029.67 = 286,912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,890.58/1,329,029.67 = 286,912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,890.58x = 1,329,029.67 × 286,912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,890.58x = 381,314,946,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,314,946,550.58/885,890.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,431.20

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