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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,551.23, 1,185,829.88 and 191,511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,551.23, 1,185,829.88 and 191,511.27 is: 287,267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,551.23 : 1,185,829.88 = 191,511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,551.23/1,185,829.88 = 191,511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,551.23x = 1,185,829.88 × 191,511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,551.23x = 227,099,785,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,099,785,365.19/790,551.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,267.64

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