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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,504, 1,179,760.32 and 195,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,504, 1,179,760.32 and 195,528 is: 293,293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,504 : 1,179,760.32 = 195,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,504/1,179,760.32 = 195,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,504x = 1,179,760.32 × 195,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,504x = 230,676,175,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,676,175,848.96/786,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,293.07

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