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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,214.67, 1,186,805.40 and 192,178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,214.67, 1,186,805.40 and 192,178.77 is: 288,264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,214.67 : 1,186,805.40 = 192,178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,214.67/1,186,805.40 = 192,178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,214.67x = 1,186,805.40 × 192,178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,214.67x = 228,078,802,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,078,802,001.36/791,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,264.12

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