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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,740.70, 1,186,100.34 and 191,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,740.70, 1,186,100.34 and 191,707 is: 287,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,740.70 : 1,186,100.34 = 191,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,740.70/1,186,100.34 = 191,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,740.70x = 1,186,100.34 × 191,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,740.70x = 227,383,737,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,383,737,880.38/790,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,557.90

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