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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,842.41, 1,192,263.92 and 195,815.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,842.41, 1,192,263.92 and 195,815.21 is: 293,722.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,842.41 : 1,192,263.92 = 195,815.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,842.41/1,192,263.92 = 195,815.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,842.41x = 1,192,263.92 × 195,815.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,842.41x = 233,463,409,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,463,409,870.22/794,842.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,722.89

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