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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,375.37, 1,185,565.95 and 191,335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,375.37, 1,185,565.95 and 191,335.41 is: 287,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,375.37 : 1,185,565.95 = 191,335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,375.37/1,185,565.95 = 191,335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,375.37x = 1,185,565.95 × 191,335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,375.37x = 226,840,747,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,840,747,125.29/790,375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,003.82

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