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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,786.65, 1,202,669.94 and 194,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,786.65, 1,202,669.94 and 194,580 is: 291,867.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,786.65 : 1,202,669.94 = 194,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,786.65/1,202,669.94 = 194,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,786.65x = 1,202,669.94 × 194,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,786.65x = 234,015,516,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,015,516,925.20/801,786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,867.56

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