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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,869.57, 1,187,792.00 and 192,829.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,869.57, 1,187,792.00 and 192,829.71 is: 289,241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,869.57 : 1,187,792.00 = 192,829.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,869.57/1,187,792.00 = 192,829.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,869.57x = 1,187,792.00 × 192,829.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,869.57x = 229,041,591,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,041,591,113.50/791,869.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,241.56

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