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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,822.36, 1,183,233.56 and 189,783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,822.36, 1,183,233.56 and 189,783.52 is: 284,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,822.36 : 1,183,233.56 = 189,783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,822.36/1,183,233.56 = 189,783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,822.36x = 1,183,233.56 × 189,783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,822.36x = 224,558,229,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,558,229,998.93/788,822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,675.28

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