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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,413.50, 1,178,120.25 and 194,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,413.50, 1,178,120.25 and 194,437.50 is: 291,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,413.50 : 1,178,120.25 = 194,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,413.50/1,178,120.25 = 194,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,413.50x = 1,178,120.25 × 194,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,413.50x = 229,070,756,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,070,756,109.38/785,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,656.25

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