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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,680.99, 1,330,208.51 and 287,595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,680.99, 1,330,208.51 and 287,595.62 is: 431,454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,680.99 : 1,330,208.51 = 287,595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,680.99/1,330,208.51 = 287,595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,680.99x = 1,330,208.51 × 287,595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,680.99x = 382,562,141,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,562,141,162.73/886,680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,454.09

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