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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,736.90, 1,187,607.78 and 192,698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,736.90, 1,187,607.78 and 192,698.16 is: 289,047.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,736.90 : 1,187,607.78 = 192,698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,736.90/1,187,607.78 = 192,698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,736.90x = 1,187,607.78 × 192,698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,736.90x = 228,849,834,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,849,834,007.69/791,736.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,047.83

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