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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,739.33, 1,187,592.33 and 192,703.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,739.33, 1,187,592.33 and 192,703.83 is: 289,051.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,739.33 : 1,187,592.33 = 192,703.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,739.33/1,187,592.33 = 192,703.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,739.33x = 1,187,592.33 × 192,703.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,739.33x = 228,853,590,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,853,590,469.62/791,739.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,051.69

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