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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,337.31, 1,185,505.89 and 191,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,337.31, 1,185,505.89 and 191,298.44 is: 286,947.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,337.31 : 1,185,505.89 = 191,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,337.31/1,185,505.89 = 191,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,337.31x = 1,185,505.89 × 191,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,337.31x = 226,785,427,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,785,427,367.81/790,337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,947.64

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