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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185,459.45, 1,778,189.27 and 286,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185,459.45, 1,778,189.27 and 286,901.34 is: 430,352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185,459.45 : 1,778,189.27 = 286,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185,459.45/1,778,189.27 = 286,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185,459.45x = 1,778,189.27 × 286,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185,459.45x = 510,164,882,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,164,882,902.12/1,185,459.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,352.03

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