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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,411.54, 1,193,119.76 and 196,372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,411.54, 1,193,119.76 and 196,372.78 is: 294,559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,411.54 : 1,193,119.76 = 196,372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,411.54/1,193,119.76 = 196,372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,411.54x = 1,193,119.76 × 196,372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,411.54x = 234,296,241,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,296,241,652.27/795,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,559.77

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