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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,968.85, 1,189,442.88 and 193,935.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,968.85, 1,189,442.88 and 193,935.15 is: 290,900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,968.85 : 1,189,442.88 = 193,935.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,968.85/1,189,442.88 = 193,935.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,968.85x = 1,189,442.88 × 193,935.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,968.85x = 230,674,783,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,674,783,349.23/792,968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,900.18

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