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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,892, 1,129,305.60 and 191,909.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,892, 1,129,305.60 and 191,909.76 is: 287,856.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,892 : 1,129,305.60 = 191,909.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,892/1,129,305.60 = 191,909.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,892x = 1,129,305.60 × 191,909.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,892x = 216,724,766,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,724,766,662.66/752,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,856.38

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