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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,107.60, 1,177,661.40 and 194,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,107.60, 1,177,661.40 and 194,131.60 is: 291,197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,107.60 : 1,177,661.40 = 194,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,107.60/1,177,661.40 = 194,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,107.60x = 1,177,661.40 × 194,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,107.60x = 228,621,291,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,621,291,840.24/785,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,197.40

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