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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,318.30, 1,186,978.93 and 192,279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,318.30, 1,186,978.93 and 192,279.96 is: 288,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,318.30 : 1,186,978.93 = 192,279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,318.30/1,186,978.93 = 192,279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,318.30x = 1,186,978.93 × 192,279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,318.30x = 228,232,261,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,232,261,181.24/791,318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,420.30

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