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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,986.60, 1,177,479.90 and 194,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,986.60, 1,177,479.90 and 194,010.60 is: 291,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,986.60 : 1,177,479.90 = 194,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,986.60/1,177,479.90 = 194,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,986.60x = 1,177,479.90 × 194,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,986.60x = 228,443,581,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,443,581,886.94/784,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,015.90

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