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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,192.10, 1,330,982.55 and 288,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,192.10, 1,330,982.55 and 288,051.30 is: 432,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,192.10 : 1,330,982.55 = 288,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,192.10/1,330,982.55 = 288,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,192.10x = 1,330,982.55 × 288,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,192.10x = 383,391,253,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,391,253,804.82/887,192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,140.07

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