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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,850, 1,174,275 and 191,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,850, 1,174,275 and 191,874 is: 287,811

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,850 : 1,174,275 = 191,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,850/1,174,275 = 191,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,850x = 1,174,275 × 191,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,850x = 225,312,841,350
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,312,841,350/782,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,811

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