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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,742.60, 1,330,308.30 and 287,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,742.60, 1,330,308.30 and 287,601.80 is: 431,465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,742.60 : 1,330,308.30 = 287,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,742.60/1,330,308.30 = 287,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,742.60x = 1,330,308.30 × 287,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,742.60x = 382,599,061,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,599,061,634.94/886,742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,465.75

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