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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,694.30, 1,193,529.75 and 196,655.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,694.30, 1,193,529.75 and 196,655.51 is: 294,980.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,694.30 : 1,193,529.75 = 196,655.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,694.30/1,193,529.75 = 196,655.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,694.30x = 1,193,529.75 × 196,655.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,694.30x = 234,714,203,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,714,203,932.79/795,694.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,980.38

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