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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,726.85, 1,187,580.24 and 192,689.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,726.85, 1,187,580.24 and 192,689.33 is: 289,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,726.85 : 1,187,580.24 = 192,689.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,726.85/1,187,580.24 = 192,689.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,726.85x = 1,187,580.24 × 192,689.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,726.85x = 228,834,034,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,834,034,828.94/791,726.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,031.55

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