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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,995, 1,181,992.50 and 197,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,995, 1,181,992.50 and 197,019 is: 295,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,995 : 1,181,992.50 = 197,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,995/1,181,992.50 = 197,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,995x = 1,181,992.50 × 197,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,995x = 232,874,980,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,874,980,357.50/787,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,528.50

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