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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,895.02, 1,189,331.86 and 193,861.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,895.02, 1,189,331.86 and 193,861.32 is: 290,789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,895.02 : 1,189,331.86 = 193,861.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,895.02/1,189,331.86 = 193,861.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,895.02x = 1,189,331.86 × 193,861.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,895.02x = 230,565,444,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,565,444,297.66/792,895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,789.37

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