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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,028.30, 1,179,042.45 and 287,586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,028.30, 1,179,042.45 and 287,586.70 is: 431,380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,028.30 : 1,179,042.45 = 287,586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,028.30/1,179,042.45 = 287,586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,028.30x = 1,179,042.45 × 287,586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,028.30x = 339,076,927,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,076,927,355.42/786,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,380.05

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