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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,945.28, 1,330,942.88 and 326,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,945.28, 1,330,942.88 and 326,373.44 is: 489,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,945.28 : 1,330,942.88 = 326,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,945.28/1,330,942.88 = 326,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,945.28x = 1,330,942.88 × 326,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,945.28x = 434,384,406,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,384,406,189.11/886,945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,753.33

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