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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,011, 1,170,016.50 and 189,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,011, 1,170,016.50 and 189,035 is: 283,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,011 : 1,170,016.50 = 189,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,011/1,170,016.50 = 189,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,011x = 1,170,016.50 × 189,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,011x = 221,174,069,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,174,069,077.50/780,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,552.50

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