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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,193.58, 1,331,171.61 and 288,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,193.58, 1,331,171.61 and 288,338.26 is: 432,631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,193.58 : 1,331,171.61 = 288,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,193.58/1,331,171.61 = 288,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,193.58x = 1,331,171.61 × 288,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,193.58x = 383,827,705,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,827,705,788.80/887,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,631.29

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