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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,897.38, 1,189,335.43 and 193,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,897.38, 1,189,335.43 and 193,863.70 is: 290,792.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,897.38 : 1,189,335.43 = 193,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,897.38/1,189,335.43 = 193,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,897.38x = 1,189,335.43 × 193,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,897.38x = 230,568,960,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,568,960,084.90/792,897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,792.94

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