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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,840.84, 1,189,250.92 and 193,807.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,840.84, 1,189,250.92 and 193,807.26 is: 290,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,840.84 : 1,189,250.92 = 193,807.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,840.84/1,189,250.92 = 193,807.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,840.84x = 1,189,250.92 × 193,807.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,840.84x = 230,485,462,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,485,462,257.68/792,840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,708.36

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