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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,985.88, 1,186,468.92 and 191,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,985.88, 1,186,468.92 and 191,952 is: 287,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,985.88 : 1,186,468.92 = 191,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,985.88/1,186,468.92 = 191,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,985.88x = 1,186,468.92 × 191,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,985.88x = 227,745,082,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,745,082,131.84/790,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,925.60

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