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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,706.32, 1,193,547.74 and 196,667.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,706.32, 1,193,547.74 and 196,667.54 is: 294,998.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,706.32 : 1,193,547.74 = 196,667.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,706.32/1,193,547.74 = 196,667.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,706.32x = 1,193,547.74 × 196,667.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,706.32x = 234,732,097,898.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,732,097,898.36/795,706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,998.41

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