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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,551.39, 1,184,316.08 and 190,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,551.39, 1,184,316.08 and 190,507.52 is: 285,758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,551.39 : 1,184,316.08 = 190,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,551.39/1,184,316.08 = 190,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,551.39x = 1,184,316.08 × 190,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,551.39x = 225,621,112,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,621,112,422.80/789,551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,758.62

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