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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,023, 1,170,034.50 and 189,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,023, 1,170,034.50 and 189,047 is: 283,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,023 : 1,170,034.50 = 189,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,023/1,170,034.50 = 189,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,023x = 1,170,034.50 × 189,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,023x = 221,191,512,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,191,512,121.50/780,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,570.50

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