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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,779.20, 1,189,164.36 and 193,743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,779.20, 1,189,164.36 and 193,743.52 is: 290,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,779.20 : 1,189,164.36 = 193,743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,779.20/1,189,164.36 = 193,743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,779.20x = 1,189,164.36 × 193,743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,779.20x = 230,392,888,964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,392,888,964.95/792,779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,614.19

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