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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,712.32, 1,193,556.74 and 196,673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,712.32, 1,193,556.74 and 196,673.54 is: 295,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,712.32 : 1,193,556.74 = 196,673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,712.32/1,193,556.74 = 196,673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,712.32x = 1,193,556.74 × 196,673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,712.32x = 234,741,022,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,741,022,295.51/795,712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,007.40

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