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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,989.58, 1,186,475.46 and 191,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,989.58, 1,186,475.46 and 191,957.32 is: 287,933.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,989.58 : 1,186,475.46 = 191,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,989.58/1,186,475.46 = 191,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,989.58x = 1,186,475.46 × 191,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,989.58x = 227,752,649,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,752,649,547.37/790,989.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,933.82

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