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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,017.90, 1,179,026.85 and 280,820.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,017.90, 1,179,026.85 and 280,820.90 is: 421,231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,017.90 : 1,179,026.85 = 280,820.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,017.90/1,179,026.85 = 280,820.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,017.90x = 1,179,026.85 × 280,820.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,017.90x = 331,095,381,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,095,381,141.17/786,017.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,231.35

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