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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,920.70, 1,330,381.05 and 389,256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,920.70, 1,330,381.05 and 389,256.70 is: 583,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,920.70 : 1,330,381.05 = 389,256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,920.70/1,330,381.05 = 389,256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,920.70x = 1,330,381.05 × 389,256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,920.70x = 517,859,737,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,859,737,265.54/886,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,885.05

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