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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,872.30, 1,330,308.45 and 325,833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,872.30, 1,330,308.45 and 325,833.90 is: 488,750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,872.30 : 1,330,308.45 = 325,833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,872.30/1,330,308.45 = 325,833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,872.30x = 1,330,308.45 × 325,833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,872.30x = 433,459,590,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,459,590,466.46/886,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,750.85

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