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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,491.49, 1,188,733.14 and 193,455.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,491.49, 1,188,733.14 and 193,455.81 is: 290,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,491.49 : 1,188,733.14 = 193,455.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,491.49/1,188,733.14 = 193,455.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,491.49x = 1,188,733.14 × 193,455.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,491.49x = 229,967,332,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,967,332,472.54/792,491.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,182.72

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