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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,536.96, 1,191,795.36 and 195,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,536.96, 1,191,795.36 and 195,505.60 is: 293,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,536.96 : 1,191,795.36 = 195,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,536.96/1,191,795.36 = 195,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,536.96x = 1,191,795.36 × 195,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,536.96x = 233,002,666,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,002,666,934.02/794,536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,255.92

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