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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,662, 1,176,995.88 and 193,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,662, 1,176,995.88 and 193,686 is: 290,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,662 : 1,176,995.88 = 193,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,662/1,176,995.88 = 193,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,662x = 1,176,995.88 × 193,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,662x = 227,967,624,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,967,624,013.68/784,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,529.71

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