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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,494.08, 1,187,224.47 and 192,458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,494.08, 1,187,224.47 and 192,458.31 is: 288,683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,494.08 : 1,187,224.47 = 192,458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,494.08/1,187,224.47 = 192,458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,494.08x = 1,187,224.47 × 192,458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,494.08x = 228,491,215,086.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,491,215,086.85/791,494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,683.42

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