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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,291, 1,189,936.52 and 202,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,291, 1,189,936.52 and 202,315 is: 303,472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,291 : 1,189,936.52 = 202,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,291/1,189,936.52 = 202,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,291x = 1,189,936.52 × 202,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,291x = 240,742,007,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,742,007,043.80/793,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,472.51

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