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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,405.01, 1,193,109.99 and 196,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,405.01, 1,193,109.99 and 196,366.23 is: 294,549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,405.01 : 1,193,109.99 = 196,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,405.01/1,193,109.99 = 196,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,405.01x = 1,193,109.99 × 196,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,405.01x = 234,286,511,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,286,511,642.61/795,405.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,549.96

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