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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,960.96, 1,189,431.12 and 193,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,960.96, 1,189,431.12 and 193,927.30 is: 290,888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,960.96 : 1,189,431.12 = 193,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,960.96/1,189,431.12 = 193,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,960.96x = 1,189,431.12 × 193,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,960.96x = 230,663,165,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,663,165,637.58/792,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,888.43

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