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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,958.80, 1,329,132.60 and 286,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,958.80, 1,329,132.60 and 286,947.60 is: 430,484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,958.80 : 1,329,132.60 = 286,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,958.80/1,329,132.60 = 286,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,958.80x = 1,329,132.60 × 286,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,958.80x = 381,391,409,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,391,409,651.76/885,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,484.36

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