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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,241.96, 1,182,362.96 and 189,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,241.96, 1,182,362.96 and 189,203.12 is: 283,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,241.96 : 1,182,362.96 = 189,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,241.96/1,182,362.96 = 189,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,241.96x = 1,182,362.96 × 189,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,241.96x = 223,706,760,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,706,760,058.42/788,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,804.68

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