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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,539.60, 1,329,996.24 and 287,454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,539.60, 1,329,996.24 and 287,454.06 is: 431,241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,539.60 : 1,329,996.24 = 287,454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,539.60/1,329,996.24 = 287,454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,539.60x = 1,329,996.24 × 287,454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,539.60x = 382,312,818,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,312,818,972.73/886,539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,241.67

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