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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,493.08, 1,185,742.43 and 191,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,493.08, 1,185,742.43 and 191,454.64 is: 287,182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,493.08 : 1,185,742.43 = 191,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,493.08/1,185,742.43 = 191,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,493.08x = 1,185,742.43 × 191,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,493.08x = 227,015,890,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,015,890,068.38/790,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,182.64

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