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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,678.98, 1,330,205.52 and 287,593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,678.98, 1,330,205.52 and 287,593.62 is: 431,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,678.98 : 1,330,205.52 = 287,593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,678.98/1,330,205.52 = 287,593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,678.98x = 1,330,205.52 × 287,593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,678.98x = 382,558,620,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,558,620,840.78/886,678.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,451.10

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