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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,865.53, 1,329,953.19 and 287,681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,865.53, 1,329,953.19 and 287,681.80 is: 431,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,865.53 : 1,329,953.19 = 287,681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,865.53/1,329,953.19 = 287,681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,865.53x = 1,329,953.19 × 287,681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,865.53x = 382,603,327,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,603,327,614.94/886,865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,410.75

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