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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,284.40, 1,330,598.55 and 288,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,284.40, 1,330,598.55 and 288,265.10 is: 432,291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,284.40 : 1,330,598.55 = 288,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,284.40/1,330,598.55 = 288,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,284.40x = 1,330,598.55 × 288,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,284.40x = 383,565,124,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,565,124,075.61/887,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,291.07

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