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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,584.32, 1,167,873.92 and 187,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,584.32, 1,167,873.92 and 187,608.32 is: 281,411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,584.32 : 1,167,873.92 = 187,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,584.32/1,167,873.92 = 187,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,584.32x = 1,167,873.92 × 187,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,584.32x = 219,102,864,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,102,864,103.01/778,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,411.86

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