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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,433.24, 1,330,393.75 and 460,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,433.24, 1,330,393.75 and 460,230.68 is: 690,732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,433.24 : 1,330,393.75 = 460,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,433.24/1,330,393.75 = 460,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,433.24x = 1,330,393.75 × 460,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,433.24x = 612,288,022,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,288,022,405.66/886,433.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,732.24

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