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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,284.80, 1,180,927.20 and 288,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,284.80, 1,180,927.20 and 288,843.20 is: 433,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,284.80 : 1,180,927.20 = 288,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,284.80/1,180,927.20 = 288,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,284.80x = 1,180,927.20 × 288,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,284.80x = 341,102,791,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,102,791,415.04/787,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,264.80

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