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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,987.90, 1,330,222.65 and 318,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,987.90, 1,330,222.65 and 318,303.10 is: 477,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,987.90 : 1,330,222.65 = 318,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,987.90/1,330,222.65 = 318,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,987.90x = 1,330,222.65 × 318,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,987.90x = 423,413,993,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,413,993,185.22/886,987.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,361.63

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