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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,842.91, 1,192,264.68 and 195,815.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,842.91, 1,192,264.68 and 195,815.72 is: 293,723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,842.91 : 1,192,264.68 = 195,815.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,842.91/1,192,264.68 = 195,815.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,842.91x = 1,192,264.68 × 195,815.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,842.91x = 233,464,160,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,464,160,783.45/794,842.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,723.65

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