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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,656.40, 1,179,984.60 and 195,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,656.40, 1,179,984.60 and 195,680.40 is: 293,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,656.40 : 1,179,984.60 = 195,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,656.40/1,179,984.60 = 195,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,656.40x = 1,179,984.60 × 195,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,656.40x = 230,899,858,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,899,858,521.84/786,656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,520.60

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