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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,139.60, 1,330,903.80 and 287,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,139.60, 1,330,903.80 and 287,998.80 is: 432,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,139.60 : 1,330,903.80 = 287,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,139.60/1,330,903.80 = 287,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,139.60x = 1,330,903.80 × 287,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,139.60x = 383,298,697,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,298,697,315.44/887,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,061.31

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