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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,235.20, 1,329,352.80 and 295,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,235.20, 1,329,352.80 and 295,259.20 is: 442,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,235.20 : 1,329,352.80 = 295,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,235.20/1,329,352.80 = 295,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,235.20x = 1,329,352.80 × 295,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,235.20x = 392,503,644,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,503,644,245.76/886,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,888.80

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