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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,232.40, 1,179,348.60 and 195,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,232.40, 1,179,348.60 and 195,256.40 is: 292,884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,232.40 : 1,179,348.60 = 195,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,232.40/1,179,348.60 = 195,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,232.40x = 1,179,348.60 × 195,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,232.40x = 230,275,361,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,275,361,981.04/786,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,884.60

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