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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,823.10, 1,330,234.65 and 326,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,823.10, 1,330,234.65 and 326,259.90 is: 489,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,823.10 : 1,330,234.65 = 326,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,823.10/1,330,234.65 = 326,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,823.10x = 1,330,234.65 × 326,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,823.10x = 434,002,223,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,002,223,885.54/886,823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,389.85

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