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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,811.10, 1,168,216.65 and 187,835.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,811.10, 1,168,216.65 and 187,835.10 is: 281,752.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,811.10 : 1,168,216.65 = 187,835.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,811.10/1,168,216.65 = 187,835.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,811.10x = 1,168,216.65 × 187,835.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,811.10x = 219,432,091,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,432,091,274.42/778,811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,752.65

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