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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,903.59, 1,329,513.69 and 287,443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,903.59, 1,329,513.69 and 287,443.53 is: 430,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,903.59 : 1,329,513.69 = 287,443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,903.59/1,329,513.69 = 287,443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,903.59x = 1,329,513.69 × 287,443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,903.59x = 382,160,108,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,160,108,236.93/886,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,892.50

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