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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,797.67, 767,794.92 and 196,229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,797.67, 767,794.92 and 196,229.98 is: 294,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,797.67 : 767,794.92 = 196,229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,797.67/767,794.92 = 196,229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,797.67x = 767,794.92 × 196,229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,797.67x = 150,664,377,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,664,377,700.74/511,797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,382.69

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