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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,223.40, 1,177,835.10 and 194,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,223.40, 1,177,835.10 and 194,247.40 is: 291,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,223.40 : 1,177,835.10 = 194,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,223.40/1,177,835.10 = 194,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,223.40x = 1,177,835.10 × 194,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,223.40x = 228,791,405,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,791,405,803.74/785,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,371.10

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