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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,982.40, 1,330,214.40 and 318,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,982.40, 1,330,214.40 and 318,297.60 is: 477,353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,982.40 : 1,330,214.40 = 318,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,982.40/1,330,214.40 = 318,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,982.40x = 1,330,214.40 × 318,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,982.40x = 423,404,051,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,404,051,005.44/886,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,353.38

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