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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,543.14, 1,184,303.70 and 190,499.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,543.14, 1,184,303.70 and 190,499.27 is: 285,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,543.14 : 1,184,303.70 = 190,499.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,543.14/1,184,303.70 = 190,499.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,543.14x = 1,184,303.70 × 190,499.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,543.14x = 225,608,984,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,608,984,386.78/789,543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,746.24

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