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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,006.70, 450,010.05 and 78,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,006.70, 450,010.05 and 78,390.70 is: 117,586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,006.70 : 450,010.05 = 78,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,006.70/450,010.05 = 78,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,006.70x = 450,010.05 × 78,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,006.70x = 35,276,602,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,276,602,826.54/300,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,586.05

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