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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,848.88, 1,189,262.88 and 193,815.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,848.88, 1,189,262.88 and 193,815.28 is: 290,720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,848.88 : 1,189,262.88 = 193,815.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,848.88/1,189,262.88 = 193,815.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,848.88x = 1,189,262.88 × 193,815.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,848.88x = 230,497,318,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,497,318,080.81/792,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,720.37

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