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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,695.38, 1,330,230.10 and 287,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,695.38, 1,330,230.10 and 287,610.02 is: 431,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,695.38 : 1,330,230.10 = 287,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,695.38/1,330,230.10 = 287,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,695.38x = 1,330,230.10 × 287,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,695.38x = 382,587,505,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,587,505,665.60/886,695.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,475.70

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