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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,685.60, 1,330,222.80 and 287,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,685.60, 1,330,222.80 and 287,544.80 is: 431,380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,685.60 : 1,330,222.80 = 287,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,685.60/1,330,222.80 = 287,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,685.60x = 1,330,222.80 × 287,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,685.60x = 382,498,648,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,498,648,981.44/886,685.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,380.24

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