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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,526, 1,182,788.84 and 189,487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,526, 1,182,788.84 and 189,487.14 is: 284,230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,526 : 1,182,788.84 = 189,487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,526/1,182,788.84 = 189,487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,526x = 1,182,788.84 × 189,487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,526x = 224,123,273,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,123,273,568.08/788,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,230.67

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