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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,192.08, 1,331,169.36 and 288,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,192.08, 1,331,169.36 and 288,336.76 is: 432,629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,192.08 : 1,331,169.36 = 288,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,192.08/1,331,169.36 = 288,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,192.08x = 1,331,169.36 × 288,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,192.08x = 383,825,060,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,825,060,273.67/887,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,629.04

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