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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,871.40, 1,187,807.10 and 192,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,871.40, 1,187,807.10 and 192,827.80 is: 289,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,871.40 : 1,187,807.10 = 192,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,871.40/1,187,807.10 = 192,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,871.40x = 1,187,807.10 × 192,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,871.40x = 229,042,229,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,042,229,917.38/791,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,241.70

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