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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,959.96, 1,189,429.62 and 193,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,959.96, 1,189,429.62 and 193,926.30 is: 290,886.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,959.96 : 1,189,429.62 = 193,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,959.96/1,189,429.62 = 193,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,959.96x = 1,189,429.62 × 193,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,959.96x = 230,661,685,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,661,685,317.01/792,959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,886.93

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