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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,492, 1,178,330.28 and 280,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,492, 1,178,330.28 and 280,124.82 is: 420,220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,492 : 1,178,330.28 = 280,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,492/1,178,330.28 = 280,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,492x = 1,178,330.28 × 280,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,492x = 330,079,557,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,079,557,585.55/785,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,220.14

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