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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,402, 1,179,303.12 and 280,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,402, 1,179,303.12 and 280,868.76 is: 421,196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,402 : 1,179,303.12 = 280,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,402/1,179,303.12 = 280,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,402x = 1,179,303.12 × 280,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,402x = 331,229,404,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,229,404,978.53/786,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,196.04

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