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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,519.14, 1,182,778.58 and 189,480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,519.14, 1,182,778.58 and 189,480.30 is: 284,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,519.14 : 1,182,778.58 = 189,480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,519.14/1,182,778.58 = 189,480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,519.14x = 1,182,778.58 × 189,480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,519.14x = 224,113,236,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,113,236,210.26/788,519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,220.41

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