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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,509.52, 1,188,760.08 and 193,473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,509.52, 1,188,760.08 and 193,473.84 is: 290,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,509.52 : 1,188,760.08 = 193,473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,509.52/1,188,760.08 = 193,473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,509.52x = 1,188,760.08 × 193,473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,509.52x = 229,993,977,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,993,977,516.31/792,509.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,209.73

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