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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,061.20, 1,170,091.80 and 189,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,061.20, 1,170,091.80 and 189,085.20 is: 283,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,061.20 : 1,170,091.80 = 189,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,061.20/1,170,091.80 = 189,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,061.20x = 1,170,091.80 × 189,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,061.20x = 221,247,042,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,247,042,021.36/780,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,627.80

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