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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,006.80, 1,179,010.20 and 287,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,006.80, 1,179,010.20 and 287,565.20 is: 431,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,006.80 : 1,179,010.20 = 287,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,006.80/1,179,010.20 = 287,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,006.80x = 1,179,010.20 × 287,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,006.80x = 339,042,303,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,042,303,965.04/786,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,347.80

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