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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,803.60, 1,180,205.40 and 288,102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,803.60, 1,180,205.40 and 288,102.80 is: 432,154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,803.60 : 1,180,205.40 = 288,102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,803.60/1,180,205.40 = 288,102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,803.60x = 1,180,205.40 × 288,102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,803.60x = 340,020,480,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,020,480,315.12/786,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,154.20

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