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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,411.14, 1,193,119.17 and 196,372.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,411.14, 1,193,119.17 and 196,372.37 is: 294,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,411.14 : 1,193,119.17 = 196,372.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,411.14/1,193,119.17 = 196,372.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,411.14x = 1,193,119.17 × 196,372.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,411.14x = 234,295,632,157.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,295,632,157.88/795,411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,559.15

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