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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,529.07, 1,184,282.61 and 190,485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,529.07, 1,184,282.61 and 190,485.20 is: 285,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,529.07 : 1,184,282.61 = 190,485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,529.07/1,184,282.61 = 190,485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,529.07x = 1,184,282.61 × 190,485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,529.07x = 225,588,312,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,588,312,068.76/789,529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,725.15

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