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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,969.50, 1,168,454.25 and 187,993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,969.50, 1,168,454.25 and 187,993.50 is: 281,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,969.50 : 1,168,454.25 = 187,993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,969.50/1,168,454.25 = 187,993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,969.50x = 1,168,454.25 × 187,993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,969.50x = 219,661,804,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,661,804,047.38/778,969.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,990.25

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