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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,861.23, 1,331,804.13 and 288,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,861.23, 1,331,804.13 and 288,825.52 is: 433,242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,861.23 : 1,331,804.13 = 288,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,861.23/1,331,804.13 = 288,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,861.23x = 1,331,804.13 × 288,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,861.23x = 384,659,020,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,659,020,385.40/887,861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,242.28

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