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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,376.81, 1,185,568.23 and 191,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,376.81, 1,185,568.23 and 191,337 is: 287,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,376.81 : 1,185,568.23 = 191,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,376.81/1,185,568.23 = 191,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,376.81x = 1,185,568.23 × 191,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,376.81x = 226,843,068,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,843,068,423.51/790,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,006.23

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