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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,985.19, 1,330,458.95 and 287,945.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,985.19, 1,330,458.95 and 287,945.49 is: 431,912.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,985.19 : 1,330,458.95 = 287,945.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,985.19/1,330,458.95 = 287,945.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,985.19x = 1,330,458.95 × 287,945.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,985.19x = 383,099,652,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,099,652,842.91/886,985.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,912.12

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