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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,877.22, 1,183,315.76 and 189,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,877.22, 1,183,315.76 and 189,838.44 is: 284,757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,877.22 : 1,183,315.76 = 189,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,877.22/1,183,315.76 = 189,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,877.22x = 1,183,315.76 × 189,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,877.22x = 224,638,817,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,638,817,905.81/788,877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,757.64

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