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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,786.02, 1,202,668.98 and 194,579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,786.02, 1,202,668.98 and 194,579.36 is: 291,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,786.02 : 1,202,668.98 = 194,579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,786.02/1,202,668.98 = 194,579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,786.02x = 1,202,668.98 × 194,579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,786.02x = 234,014,559,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,014,559,646.59/801,786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,866.60

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