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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,048.50, 1,170,072.75 and 189,072.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,048.50, 1,170,072.75 and 189,072.50 is: 283,608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,048.50 : 1,170,072.75 = 189,072.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,048.50/1,170,072.75 = 189,072.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,048.50x = 1,170,072.75 × 189,072.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,048.50x = 221,228,580,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,228,580,024.38/780,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,608.75

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