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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,823.36, 1,183,235.06 and 189,784.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,823.36, 1,183,235.06 and 189,784.52 is: 284,676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,823.36 : 1,183,235.06 = 189,784.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,823.36/1,183,235.06 = 189,784.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,823.36x = 1,183,235.06 × 189,784.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,823.36x = 224,559,697,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,559,697,909.27/788,823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,676.78

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