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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,006.30, 1,179,009.45 and 287,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,006.30, 1,179,009.45 and 287,564.70 is: 431,347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,006.30 : 1,179,009.45 = 287,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,006.30/1,179,009.45 = 287,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,006.30x = 1,179,009.45 × 287,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,006.30x = 339,041,498,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,041,498,786.42/786,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,347.05

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