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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,293.48, 1,177,927.26 and 194,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,293.48, 1,177,927.26 and 194,317.48 is: 291,473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,293.48 : 1,177,927.26 = 194,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,293.48/1,177,927.26 = 194,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,293.48x = 1,177,927.26 × 194,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,293.48x = 228,891,856,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,891,856,786.51/785,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,473.01

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