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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,788.09, 1,330,314.98 and 287,550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,788.09, 1,330,314.98 and 287,550.09 is: 431,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,788.09 : 1,330,314.98 = 287,550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,788.09/1,330,314.98 = 287,550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,788.09x = 1,330,314.98 × 287,550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,788.09x = 382,532,190,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,532,190,789.60/886,788.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,368.21

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