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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,280.63, 1,329,142.10 and 287,102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,280.63, 1,329,142.10 and 287,102.77 is: 430,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,280.63 : 1,329,142.10 = 287,102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,280.63/1,329,142.10 = 287,102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,280.63x = 1,329,142.10 × 287,102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,280.63x = 381,600,379,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,600,379,936.17/886,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,563.83

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