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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,492.96, 1,185,742.23 and 191,454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,492.96, 1,185,742.23 and 191,454.52 is: 287,182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,492.96 : 1,185,742.23 = 191,454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,492.96/1,185,742.23 = 191,454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,492.96x = 1,185,742.23 × 191,454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,492.96x = 227,015,703,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,015,703,559.67/790,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,182.45

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