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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,716.82, 1,193,563.50 and 196,678.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,716.82, 1,193,563.50 and 196,678.02 is: 295,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,716.82 : 1,193,563.50 = 196,678.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,716.82/1,193,563.50 = 196,678.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,716.82x = 1,193,563.50 × 196,678.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,716.82x = 234,747,705,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,747,705,924.27/795,716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,014.13

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