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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,605, 1,169,407.55 and 188,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,605, 1,169,407.55 and 188,629 is: 282,943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,605 : 1,169,407.55 = 188,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,605/1,169,407.55 = 188,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,605x = 1,169,407.55 × 188,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,605x = 220,584,175,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,584,175,805.81/779,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,943.51

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