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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,721.75, 1,330,269.42 and 287,636.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,721.75, 1,330,269.42 and 287,636.13 is: 431,514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,721.75 : 1,330,269.42 = 287,636.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,721.75/1,330,269.42 = 287,636.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,721.75x = 1,330,269.42 × 287,636.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,721.75x = 382,633,547,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,633,547,826.15/886,721.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,514.79

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