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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,645.72, 1,193,436.22 and 196,591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,645.72, 1,193,436.22 and 196,591.80 is: 294,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,645.72 : 1,193,436.22 = 196,591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,645.72/1,193,436.22 = 196,591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,645.72x = 1,193,436.22 × 196,591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,645.72x = 234,619,768,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,619,768,216.34/795,645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,879.70

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