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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,008.57, 1,170,012.85 and 189,032.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,008.57, 1,170,012.85 and 189,032.57 is: 283,548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,008.57 : 1,170,012.85 = 189,032.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,008.57/1,170,012.85 = 189,032.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,008.57x = 1,170,012.85 × 189,032.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,008.57x = 221,170,529,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,170,529,173.30/780,008.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,548.85

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