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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,297.56, 1,185,446.34 and 191,258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,297.56, 1,185,446.34 and 191,258.82 is: 286,888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,297.56 : 1,185,446.34 = 191,258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,297.56/1,185,446.34 = 191,258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,297.56x = 1,185,446.34 × 191,258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,297.56x = 226,727,068,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,727,068,161.72/790,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,888.23

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