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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,874.21, 1,183,311.24 and 189,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,874.21, 1,183,311.24 and 189,835.44 is: 284,753.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,874.21 : 1,183,311.24 = 189,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,874.21/1,183,311.24 = 189,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,874.21x = 1,183,311.24 × 189,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,874.21x = 224,634,409,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,634,409,902.35/788,874.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,753.14

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