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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,533.12, 1,329,986.50 and 287,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,533.12, 1,329,986.50 and 287,447.56 is: 431,231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,533.12 : 1,329,986.50 = 287,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,533.12/1,329,986.50 = 287,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,533.12x = 1,329,986.50 × 287,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,533.12x = 382,301,372,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,301,372,820.70/886,533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,231.91

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