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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,593.80, 1,329,890.70 and 325,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,593.80, 1,329,890.70 and 325,555.40 is: 488,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,593.80 : 1,329,890.70 = 325,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,593.80/1,329,890.70 = 325,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,593.80x = 1,329,890.70 × 325,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,593.80x = 432,953,098,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,953,098,794.78/886,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,333.10

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