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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,732.34, 1,187,599.86 and 192,693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,732.34, 1,187,599.86 and 192,693.89 is: 289,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,732.34 : 1,187,599.86 = 192,693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,732.34/1,187,599.86 = 192,693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,732.34x = 1,187,599.86 × 192,693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,732.34x = 228,843,239,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,843,239,755.86/791,732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,041.17

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