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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,179.72, 798,374.58 and 195,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,179.72, 798,374.58 and 195,223.47 is: 292,873.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,179.72 : 798,374.58 = 195,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,179.72/798,374.58 = 195,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,179.72x = 798,374.58 × 195,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,179.72x = 155,861,452,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,861,452,141.40/532,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,873.72

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