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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,825.70, 1,330,238.55 and 354,428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,825.70, 1,330,238.55 and 354,428.90 is: 531,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,825.70 : 1,330,238.55 = 354,428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,825.70/1,330,238.55 = 354,428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,825.70x = 1,330,238.55 × 354,428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,825.70x = 471,474,986,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,474,986,014.10/886,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,643.35

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