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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,153.91, 1,189,730.87 and 232,188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,153.91, 1,189,730.87 and 232,188.41 is: 348,282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,153.91 : 1,189,730.87 = 232,188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,153.91/1,189,730.87 = 232,188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,153.91x = 1,189,730.87 × 232,188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,153.91x = 276,241,711,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,241,711,923.62/793,153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,282.61

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