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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,631.82, 1,330,134.54 and 287,546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,631.82, 1,330,134.54 and 287,546.26 is: 431,379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,631.82 : 1,330,134.54 = 287,546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,631.82/1,330,134.54 = 287,546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,631.82x = 1,330,134.54 × 287,546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,631.82x = 382,475,212,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,475,212,273.82/886,631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,379.97

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