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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,431.60, 1,194,632.04 and 197,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,431.60, 1,194,632.04 and 197,394 is: 296,087.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,431.60 : 1,194,632.04 = 197,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,431.60/1,194,632.04 = 197,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,431.60x = 1,194,632.04 × 197,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,431.60x = 235,813,196,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,813,196,903.76/796,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,087.19

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