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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,896.20, 1,178,844.30 and 194,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,896.20, 1,178,844.30 and 194,920.20 is: 292,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,896.20 : 1,178,844.30 = 194,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,896.20/1,178,844.30 = 194,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,896.20x = 1,178,844.30 × 194,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,896.20x = 229,780,566,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,780,566,724.86/785,896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,380.30

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