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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,057.45, 1,170,086.18 and 189,081.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,057.45, 1,170,086.18 and 189,081.45 is: 283,622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,057.45 : 1,170,086.18 = 189,081.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,057.45/1,170,086.18 = 189,081.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,057.45x = 1,170,086.18 × 189,081.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,057.45x = 221,241,590,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,241,590,593.95/780,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,622.18

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