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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,336.65, 1,194,490.40 and 197,299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,336.65, 1,194,490.40 and 197,299.13 is: 295,945.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,336.65 : 1,194,490.40 = 197,299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,336.65/1,194,490.40 = 197,299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,336.65x = 1,194,490.40 × 197,299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,336.65x = 235,671,909,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,671,909,754.40/796,336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,945.08

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