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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,412.80, 1,179,619.20 and 195,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,412.80, 1,179,619.20 and 195,436.80 is: 293,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,412.80 : 1,179,619.20 = 195,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,412.80/1,179,619.20 = 195,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,412.80x = 1,179,619.20 × 195,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,412.80x = 230,541,001,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,541,001,666.56/786,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,155.20

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