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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,415.54, 1,193,125.77 and 196,376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,415.54, 1,193,125.77 and 196,376.77 is: 294,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,415.54 : 1,193,125.77 = 196,376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,415.54/1,193,125.77 = 196,376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,415.54x = 1,193,125.77 × 196,376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,415.54x = 234,302,184,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,302,184,916.36/795,415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,565.76

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