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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,008.58, 1,179,261.96 and 280,558.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,008.58, 1,179,261.96 and 280,558.36 is: 420,926.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,008.58 : 1,179,261.96 = 280,558.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,008.58/1,179,261.96 = 280,558.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,008.58x = 1,179,261.96 × 280,558.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,008.58x = 330,851,801,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,851,801,507.99/786,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,926.45

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