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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,694.84, 1,186,038.35 and 191,656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,694.84, 1,186,038.35 and 191,656.01 is: 287,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,694.84 : 1,186,038.35 = 191,656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,694.84/1,186,038.35 = 191,656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,694.84x = 1,186,038.35 × 191,656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,694.84x = 227,311,375,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,311,375,172.94/790,694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,483.06

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