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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,266.60, 1,180,899.90 and 288,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,266.60, 1,180,899.90 and 288,565.80 is: 432,848.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,266.60 : 1,180,899.90 = 288,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,266.60/1,180,899.90 = 288,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,266.60x = 1,180,899.90 × 288,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,266.60x = 340,767,324,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,767,324,363.42/787,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,848.70

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