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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,496.33, 1,185,747.29 and 191,457.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,496.33, 1,185,747.29 and 191,457.89 is: 287,187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,496.33 : 1,185,747.29 = 191,457.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,496.33/1,185,747.29 = 191,457.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,496.33x = 1,185,747.29 × 191,457.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,496.33x = 227,020,674,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,020,674,216.62/790,496.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,187.51

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