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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,812.60, 1,168,218.90 and 187,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,812.60, 1,168,218.90 and 187,836.60 is: 281,754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,812.60 : 1,168,218.90 = 187,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,812.60/1,168,218.90 = 187,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,812.60x = 1,168,218.90 × 187,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,812.60x = 219,434,266,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,434,266,231.74/778,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,754.90

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