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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,117.70, 1,330,676.55 and 288,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,117.70, 1,330,676.55 and 288,098.40 is: 432,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,117.70 : 1,330,676.55 = 288,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,117.70/1,330,676.55 = 288,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,117.70x = 1,330,676.55 × 288,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,117.70x = 383,365,784,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,365,784,972.52/887,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,147.60

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