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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,756.60, 1,330,329.30 and 287,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,756.60, 1,330,329.30 and 287,615.80 is: 431,486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,756.60 : 1,330,329.30 = 287,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,756.60/1,330,329.30 = 287,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,756.60x = 1,330,329.30 × 287,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,756.60x = 382,623,725,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,623,725,882.94/886,756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,486.75

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