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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,464.50, 1,179,701.07 and 195,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,464.50, 1,179,701.07 and 195,488.50 is: 293,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,464.50 : 1,179,701.07 = 195,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,464.50/1,179,701.07 = 195,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,464.50x = 1,179,701.07 × 195,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,464.50x = 230,617,992,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,617,992,622.70/786,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,233.82

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