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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,408.24, 1,187,102 and 192,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,408.24, 1,187,102 and 192,367.68 is: 288,549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,408.24 : 1,187,102 = 192,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,408.24/1,187,102 = 192,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,408.24x = 1,187,102 × 192,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,408.24x = 228,360,057,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,360,057,663.36/791,408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,549.00

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