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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,406.52, 1,193,112.24 and 196,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,406.52, 1,193,112.24 and 196,367.73 is: 294,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,406.52 : 1,193,112.24 = 196,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,406.52/1,193,112.24 = 196,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,406.52x = 1,193,112.24 × 196,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,406.52x = 234,288,742,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,288,742,204.02/795,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,552.20

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