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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,864.53, 1,329,951.69 and 287,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,864.53, 1,329,951.69 and 287,680.80 is: 431,409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,864.53 : 1,329,951.69 = 287,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,864.53/1,329,951.69 = 287,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,864.53x = 1,329,951.69 × 287,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,864.53x = 382,601,566,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,601,566,140.55/886,864.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,409.25

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