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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,846.40, 1,178,769.60 and 194,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,846.40, 1,178,769.60 and 194,870.40 is: 292,305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,846.40 : 1,178,769.60 = 194,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,846.40/1,178,769.60 = 194,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,846.40x = 1,178,769.60 × 194,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,846.40x = 229,707,303,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,707,303,459.84/785,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,305.60

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