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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,833.60, 1,331,750.40 and 296,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,833.60, 1,331,750.40 and 296,857.60 is: 445,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,833.60 : 1,331,750.40 = 296,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,833.60/1,331,750.40 = 296,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,833.60x = 1,331,750.40 × 296,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,833.60x = 395,340,227,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,340,227,543.04/887,833.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,286.40

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