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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,890.77, 1,329,029.96 and 286,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,890.77, 1,329,029.96 and 286,912.48 is: 430,431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,890.77 : 1,329,029.96 = 286,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,890.77/1,329,029.96 = 286,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,890.77x = 1,329,029.96 × 286,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,890.77x = 381,315,277,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,315,277,060.76/885,890.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,431.48

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