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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,699.40, 1,187,549.10 and 192,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,699.40, 1,187,549.10 and 192,655.80 is: 288,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,699.40 : 1,187,549.10 = 192,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,699.40/1,187,549.10 = 192,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,699.40x = 1,187,549.10 × 192,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,699.40x = 228,788,221,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,788,221,899.78/791,699.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,983.70

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