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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,810.60, 1,168,215.90 and 187,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,810.60, 1,168,215.90 and 187,834.60 is: 281,751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,810.60 : 1,168,215.90 = 187,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,810.60/1,168,215.90 = 187,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,810.60x = 1,168,215.90 × 187,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,810.60x = 219,431,366,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,431,366,290.14/778,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,751.90

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