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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,889, 1,189,322.86 and 193,855.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,889, 1,189,322.86 and 193,855.32 is: 290,780.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,889 : 1,189,322.86 = 193,855.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,889/1,189,322.86 = 193,855.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,889x = 1,189,322.86 × 193,855.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,889x = 230,556,563,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,556,563,608.62/792,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,780.38

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