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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,267.60, 1,180,901.40 and 288,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,267.60, 1,180,901.40 and 288,566.80 is: 432,850.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,267.60 : 1,180,901.40 = 288,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,267.60/1,180,901.40 = 288,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,267.60x = 1,180,901.40 × 288,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,267.60x = 340,768,938,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,768,938,113.52/787,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,850.20

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