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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,898.84, 1,189,337.63 and 193,865.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,898.84, 1,189,337.63 and 193,865.16 is: 290,795.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,898.84 : 1,189,337.63 = 193,865.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,898.84/1,189,337.63 = 193,865.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,898.84x = 1,189,337.63 × 193,865.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,898.84x = 230,571,134,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,571,134,515.15/792,898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,795.15

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