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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,610.60, 1,178,415.90 and 194,634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,610.60, 1,178,415.90 and 194,634.60 is: 291,951.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,610.60 : 1,178,415.90 = 194,634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,610.60/1,178,415.90 = 194,634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,610.60x = 1,178,415.90 × 194,634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,610.60x = 229,360,507,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,360,507,330.14/785,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,951.90

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