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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,690.40, 1,330,208.40 and 381,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,690.40, 1,330,208.40 and 381,250.40 is: 571,949.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,690.40 : 1,330,208.40 = 381,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,690.40/1,330,208.40 = 381,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,690.40x = 1,330,208.40 × 381,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,690.40x = 507,142,484,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,142,484,583.36/886,690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,949.90

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