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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,962.08, 1,189,432.80 and 193,928.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,962.08, 1,189,432.80 and 193,928.42 is: 290,890.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,962.08 : 1,189,432.80 = 193,928.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,962.08/1,189,432.80 = 193,928.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,962.08x = 1,189,432.80 × 193,928.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,962.08x = 230,664,826,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,664,826,573.76/792,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,890.11

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