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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,611.30, 1,329,916.95 and 325,572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,611.30, 1,329,916.95 and 325,572.90 is: 488,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,611.30 : 1,329,916.95 = 325,572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,611.30/1,329,916.95 = 325,572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,611.30x = 1,329,916.95 × 325,572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,611.30x = 432,984,918,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,984,918,170.66/886,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,359.35

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