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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,685.90, 1,187,531.28 and 192,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,685.90, 1,187,531.28 and 192,647.16 is: 288,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,685.90 : 1,187,531.28 = 192,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,685.90/1,187,531.28 = 192,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,685.90x = 1,187,531.28 × 192,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,685.90x = 228,774,528,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,774,528,503.17/791,685.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,971.33

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