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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,054.26, 1,179,330.60 and 280,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,054.26, 1,179,330.60 and 280,604.40 is: 420,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,054.26 : 1,179,330.60 = 280,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,054.26/1,179,330.60 = 280,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,054.26x = 1,179,330.60 × 280,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,054.26x = 330,925,355,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,925,355,414.64/786,054.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,995.56

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