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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,246.96, 1,182,370.46 and 189,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,246.96, 1,182,370.46 and 189,208.12 is: 283,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,246.96 : 1,182,370.46 = 189,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,246.96/1,182,370.46 = 189,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,246.96x = 1,182,370.46 × 189,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,246.96x = 223,714,091,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,714,091,880.14/788,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,812.18

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