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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,005.30, 1,167,007.95 and 187,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,005.30, 1,167,007.95 and 187,029.30 is: 280,543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,005.30 : 1,167,007.95 = 187,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,005.30/1,167,007.95 = 187,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,005.30x = 1,167,007.95 × 187,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,005.30x = 218,264,679,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,264,679,982.94/778,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,543.95

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