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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,007.75, 1,170,011.63 and 189,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,007.75, 1,170,011.63 and 189,031.75 is: 283,547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,007.75 : 1,170,011.63 = 189,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,007.75/1,170,011.63 = 189,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,007.75x = 1,170,011.63 × 189,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,007.75x = 221,169,345,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,169,345,939.25/780,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,547.63

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