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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,279.80, 1,180,113.30 and 387,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,279.80, 1,180,113.30 and 387,305.40 is: 580,561.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,279.80 : 1,180,113.30 = 387,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,279.80/1,180,113.30 = 387,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,279.80x = 1,180,113.30 × 387,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,279.80x = 457,064,253,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,064,253,701.82/787,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,561.39

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