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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,048.75, 1,170,073.13 and 189,072.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,048.75, 1,170,073.13 and 189,072.75 is: 283,609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,048.75 : 1,170,073.13 = 189,072.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,048.75/1,170,073.13 = 189,072.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,048.75x = 1,170,073.13 × 189,072.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,048.75x = 221,228,943,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,228,943,444.84/780,048.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,609.13

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