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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,614.62, 1,169,421.96 and 188,638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,614.62, 1,169,421.96 and 188,638.62 is: 282,957.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,614.62 : 1,169,421.96 = 188,638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,614.62/1,169,421.96 = 188,638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,614.62x = 1,169,421.96 × 188,638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,614.62x = 220,598,144,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,598,144,732.10/779,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,957.94

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