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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,543.30, 1,184,304 and 190,499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,543.30, 1,184,304 and 190,499.46 is: 285,746.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,543.30 : 1,184,304 = 190,499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,543.30/1,184,304 = 190,499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,543.30x = 1,184,304 × 190,499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,543.30x = 225,609,272,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,609,272,475.84/789,543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,746.55

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