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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,048.82, 1,186,560.66 and 192,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,048.82, 1,186,560.66 and 192,014.94 is: 288,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,048.82 : 1,186,560.66 = 192,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,048.82/1,186,560.66 = 192,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,048.82x = 1,186,560.66 × 192,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,048.82x = 227,837,373,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,837,373,936.26/791,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,019.36

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