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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,708.32, 1,193,550.74 and 196,669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,708.32, 1,193,550.74 and 196,669.54 is: 295,001.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,708.32 : 1,193,550.74 = 196,669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,708.32/1,193,550.74 = 196,669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,708.32x = 1,193,550.74 × 196,669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,708.32x = 234,735,075,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,735,075,002.46/795,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,001.41

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