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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,011.13, 1,170,016.69 and 189,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,011.13, 1,170,016.69 and 189,035.13 is: 283,552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,011.13 : 1,170,016.69 = 189,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,011.13/1,170,016.69 = 189,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,011.13x = 1,170,016.69 × 189,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,011.13x = 221,174,257,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,174,257,096.32/780,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,552.69

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