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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,012.58, 1,179,267.96 and 280,562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,012.58, 1,179,267.96 and 280,562.36 is: 420,932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,012.58 : 1,179,267.96 = 280,562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,012.58/1,179,267.96 = 280,562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,012.58x = 1,179,267.96 × 280,562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,012.58x = 330,858,201,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,858,201,929.99/786,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,932.45

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