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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,694.40, 1,172,541.60 and 190,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,694.40, 1,172,541.60 and 190,718.40 is: 286,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,694.40 : 1,172,541.60 = 190,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,694.40/1,172,541.60 = 190,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,694.40x = 1,172,541.60 × 190,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,694.40x = 223,625,257,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,625,257,885.44/781,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,077.60

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