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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,857.80, 1,138,286.70 and 197,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,857.80, 1,138,286.70 and 197,892.30 is: 296,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,857.80 : 1,138,286.70 = 197,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,857.80/1,138,286.70 = 197,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,857.80x = 1,138,286.70 × 197,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,857.80x = 225,258,173,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,258,173,122.41/758,857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,838.45

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