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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,897.88, 1,189,336.18 and 193,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,897.88, 1,189,336.18 and 193,864.20 is: 290,793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,897.88 : 1,189,336.18 = 193,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,897.88/1,189,336.18 = 193,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,897.88x = 1,189,336.18 × 193,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,897.88x = 230,569,700,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,569,700,150.75/792,897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,793.69

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