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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,384.25, 1,184,065.80 and 190,340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,384.25, 1,184,065.80 and 190,340.65 is: 285,508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,384.25 : 1,184,065.80 = 190,340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,384.25/1,184,065.80 = 190,340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,384.25x = 1,184,065.80 × 190,340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,384.25x = 225,375,854,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,375,854,014.77/789,384.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,508.43

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