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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,504.50, 1,179,761.07 and 195,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,504.50, 1,179,761.07 and 195,528.50 is: 293,293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,504.50 : 1,179,761.07 = 195,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,504.50/1,179,761.07 = 195,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,504.50x = 1,179,761.07 × 195,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,504.50x = 230,676,912,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,676,912,375.50/786,504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,293.82

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