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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,001.21, 1,179,250.92 and 280,550.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,001.21, 1,179,250.92 and 280,550.98 is: 420,915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,001.21 : 1,179,250.92 = 280,550.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,001.21/1,179,250.92 = 280,550.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,001.21x = 1,179,250.92 × 280,550.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,001.21x = 330,840,001,271.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,840,001,271.90/786,001.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,915.38

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