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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,549.56, 1,184,314.10 and 190,505.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,549.56, 1,184,314.10 and 190,505.66 is: 285,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,549.56 : 1,184,314.10 = 190,505.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,549.56/1,184,314.10 = 190,505.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,549.56x = 1,184,314.10 × 190,505.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,549.56x = 225,618,532,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,618,532,393.71/789,549.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,756.01

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