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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,868.03, 1,331,814.35 and 288,832.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,868.03, 1,331,814.35 and 288,832.33 is: 433,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,868.03 : 1,331,814.35 = 288,832.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,868.03/1,331,814.35 = 288,832.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,868.03x = 1,331,814.35 × 288,832.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,868.03x = 384,671,044,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,671,044,224.78/887,868.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,252.50

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