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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,438.72, 1,329,852.42 and 287,460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,438.72, 1,329,852.42 and 287,460.44 is: 431,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,438.72 : 1,329,852.42 = 287,460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,438.72/1,329,852.42 = 287,460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,438.72x = 1,329,852.42 × 287,460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,438.72x = 382,279,955,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,279,955,139.00/886,438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,253.68

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