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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,699.90, 1,330,377.90 and 287,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,699.90, 1,330,377.90 and 287,680.60 is: 431,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,699.90 : 1,330,377.90 = 287,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,699.90/1,330,377.90 = 287,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,699.90x = 1,330,377.90 × 287,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,699.90x = 382,723,912,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,723,912,498.74/886,699.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,627.33

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