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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,537.96, 1,191,796.86 and 195,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,537.96, 1,191,796.86 and 195,506.60 is: 293,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,537.96 : 1,191,796.86 = 195,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,537.96/1,191,796.86 = 195,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,537.96x = 1,191,796.86 × 195,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,537.96x = 233,004,151,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,004,151,989.28/794,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,257.42

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