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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,552.39, 1,184,317.57 and 190,508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,552.39, 1,184,317.57 and 190,508.52 is: 285,760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,552.39 : 1,184,317.57 = 190,508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,552.39/1,184,317.57 = 190,508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,552.39x = 1,184,317.57 × 190,508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,552.39x = 225,622,587,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,622,587,470.70/789,552.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,760.12

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