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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,679.06, 1,330,205.49 and 287,593.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,679.06, 1,330,205.49 and 287,593.61 is: 431,451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,679.06 : 1,330,205.49 = 287,593.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,679.06/1,330,205.49 = 287,593.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,679.06x = 1,330,205.49 × 287,593.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,679.06x = 382,558,592,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,558,592,259.89/886,679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,451.03

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