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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,901.52, 1,330,483.50 and 325,892.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,901.52, 1,330,483.50 and 325,892.28 is: 488,886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,901.52 : 1,330,483.50 = 325,892.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,901.52/1,330,483.50 = 325,892.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,901.52x = 1,330,483.50 × 325,892.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,901.52x = 433,594,301,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,594,301,317.38/886,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,886.64

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