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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,672.52, 1,193,509.77 and 196,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,672.52, 1,193,509.77 and 196,624.52 is: 294,937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,672.52 : 1,193,509.77 = 196,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,672.52/1,193,509.77 = 196,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,672.52x = 1,193,509.77 × 196,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,672.52x = 234,673,284,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,673,284,518.34/795,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,937.02

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