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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,342.84, 1,187,014.14 and 192,299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,342.84, 1,187,014.14 and 192,299.84 is: 288,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,342.84 : 1,187,014.14 = 192,299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,342.84/1,187,014.14 = 192,299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,342.84x = 1,187,014.14 × 192,299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,342.84x = 228,262,623,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,262,623,264.67/791,342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,449.73

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