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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,811.60, 1,168,217.40 and 187,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,811.60, 1,168,217.40 and 187,835.60 is: 281,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,811.60 : 1,168,217.40 = 187,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,811.60/1,168,217.40 = 187,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,811.60x = 1,168,217.40 × 187,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,811.60x = 219,432,816,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,432,816,259.44/778,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,753.40

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