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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,705.57, 1,193,546.61 and 196,666.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,705.57, 1,193,546.61 and 196,666.79 is: 294,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,705.57 : 1,193,546.61 = 196,666.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,705.57/1,193,546.61 = 196,666.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,705.57x = 1,193,546.61 × 196,666.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,705.57x = 234,730,974,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,730,974,536.35/795,705.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,997.27

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