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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,695.90, 1,330,216.65 and 381,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,695.90, 1,330,216.65 and 381,255.90 is: 571,958.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,695.90 : 1,330,216.65 = 381,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,695.90/1,330,216.65 = 381,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,695.90x = 1,330,216.65 × 381,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,695.90x = 507,152,946,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,152,946,090.74/886,695.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,958.15

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