Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,426.60, 1,194,624.54 and 197,389
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 796,426.60, 1,194,624.54 and 197,389 is: 296,079.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,426.60 : 1,194,624.54 = 197,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,426.60/1,194,624.54 = 197,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,426.60x = 1,194,624.54 × 197,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,426.60x = 235,805,743,326.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,805,743,326.06/796,426.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,079.69
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