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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,012.07, 1,170,018.10 and 189,036.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,012.07, 1,170,018.10 and 189,036.07 is: 283,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,012.07 : 1,170,018.10 = 189,036.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,012.07/1,170,018.10 = 189,036.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,012.07x = 1,170,018.10 × 189,036.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,012.07x = 221,175,617,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,175,617,602.78/780,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,554.10

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