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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,902.03, 1,330,007.94 and 287,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,902.03, 1,330,007.94 and 287,718.30 is: 431,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,902.03 : 1,330,007.94 = 287,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,902.03/1,330,007.94 = 287,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,902.03x = 1,330,007.94 × 287,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,902.03x = 382,667,623,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,667,623,483.30/886,902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,465.50

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