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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,680.48, 1,330,207.77 and 287,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,680.48, 1,330,207.77 and 287,595.12 is: 431,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,680.48 : 1,330,207.77 = 287,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,680.48/1,330,207.77 = 287,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,680.48x = 1,330,207.77 × 287,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,680.48x = 382,561,263,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,561,263,238.08/886,680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,453.35

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