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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,369.95, 1,185,557.97 and 191,330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,369.95, 1,185,557.97 and 191,330.15 is: 286,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,369.95 : 1,185,557.97 = 191,330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,369.95/1,185,557.97 = 191,330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,369.95x = 1,185,557.97 × 191,330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,369.95x = 226,832,984,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,832,984,616.03/790,369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,995.96

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