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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,256.48, 1,177,871.76 and 194,280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,256.48, 1,177,871.76 and 194,280.48 is: 291,417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,256.48 : 1,177,871.76 = 194,280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,256.48/1,177,871.76 = 194,280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,256.48x = 1,177,871.76 × 194,280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,256.48x = 228,837,490,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,837,490,911.25/785,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,417.51

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