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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,401.31, 1,193,104.45 and 196,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,401.31, 1,193,104.45 and 196,362.54 is: 294,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,401.31 : 1,193,104.45 = 196,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,401.31/1,193,104.45 = 196,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,401.31x = 1,193,104.45 × 196,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,401.31x = 234,281,020,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,281,020,287.30/795,401.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,544.42

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