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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,007.88, 1,170,011.81 and 189,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,007.88, 1,170,011.81 and 189,031.88 is: 283,547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,007.88 : 1,170,011.81 = 189,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,007.88/1,170,011.81 = 189,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,007.88x = 1,170,011.81 × 189,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,007.88x = 221,169,526,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,169,526,689.02/780,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,547.81

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