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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,051.26, 1,179,326.10 and 280,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,051.26, 1,179,326.10 and 280,601.40 is: 420,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,051.26 : 1,179,326.10 = 280,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,051.26/1,179,326.10 = 280,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,051.26x = 1,179,326.10 × 280,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,051.26x = 330,920,554,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,920,554,716.54/786,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,991.06

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