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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,752.92, 1,187,612.10 and 192,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,752.92, 1,187,612.10 and 192,717.24 is: 289,071.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,752.92 : 1,187,612.10 = 192,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,752.92/1,187,612.10 = 192,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,752.92x = 1,187,612.10 × 192,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,752.92x = 228,873,326,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,873,326,102.60/791,752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,071.65

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