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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,902.96, 1,330,441.72 and 238,471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,902.96, 1,330,441.72 and 238,471.08 is: 357,730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,902.96 : 1,330,441.72 = 238,471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,902.96/1,330,441.72 = 238,471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,902.96x = 1,330,441.72 × 238,471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,902.96x = 317,271,873,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,271,873,845.46/886,902.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,730.09

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