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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,965.53, 1,202,937.92 and 194,758.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,965.53, 1,202,937.92 and 194,758.82 is: 292,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,965.53 : 1,202,937.92 = 194,758.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,965.53/1,202,937.92 = 194,758.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,965.53x = 1,202,937.92 × 194,758.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,965.53x = 234,282,769,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,282,769,832.45/801,965.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,135.71

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