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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,044.04, 1,179,315.28 and 280,594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,044.04, 1,179,315.28 and 280,594.17 is: 420,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,044.04 : 1,179,315.28 = 280,594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,044.04/1,179,315.28 = 280,594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,044.04x = 1,179,315.28 × 280,594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,044.04x = 330,908,992,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,908,992,159.92/786,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,980.22

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