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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,010.42, 1,186,505.71 and 191,976.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,010.42, 1,186,505.71 and 191,976.50 is: 287,962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,010.42 : 1,186,505.71 = 191,976.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,010.42/1,186,505.71 = 191,976.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,010.42x = 1,186,505.71 × 191,976.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,010.42x = 227,781,213,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,781,213,435.82/791,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,962.34

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