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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,962.10, 1,329,137.55 and 286,821.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,962.10, 1,329,137.55 and 286,821.30 is: 430,294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,962.10 : 1,329,137.55 = 286,821.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,962.10/1,329,137.55 = 286,821.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,962.10x = 1,329,137.55 × 286,821.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,962.10x = 381,224,959,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,224,959,969.82/885,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,294.89

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