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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,597.82, 1,169,396.76 and 188,621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,597.82, 1,169,396.76 and 188,621.82 is: 282,932.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,597.82 : 1,169,396.76 = 188,621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,597.82/1,169,396.76 = 188,621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,597.82x = 1,169,396.76 × 188,621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,597.82x = 220,573,745,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,573,745,173.30/779,597.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,932.74

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