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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,163.60, 1,186,728.98 and 192,127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,163.60, 1,186,728.98 and 192,127.89 is: 288,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,163.60 : 1,186,728.98 = 192,127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,163.60/1,186,728.98 = 192,127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,163.60x = 1,186,728.98 × 192,127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,163.60x = 228,003,733,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,003,733,968.61/791,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,187.85

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