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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,530.07, 1,184,284.11 and 190,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,530.07, 1,184,284.11 and 190,486.20 is: 285,726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,530.07 : 1,184,284.11 = 190,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,530.07/1,184,284.11 = 190,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,530.07x = 1,184,284.11 × 190,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,530.07x = 225,589,779,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,589,779,834.28/789,530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,726.65

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