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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,783.59, 1,330,308.23 and 287,545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,783.59, 1,330,308.23 and 287,545.59 is: 431,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,783.59 : 1,330,308.23 = 287,545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,783.59/1,330,308.23 = 287,545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,783.59x = 1,330,308.23 × 287,545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,783.59x = 382,524,263,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,524,263,439.48/886,783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,361.46

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