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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,583.56, 1,203,863.37 and 195,376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,583.56, 1,203,863.37 and 195,376.42 is: 293,061.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,583.56 : 1,203,863.37 = 195,376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,583.56/1,203,863.37 = 195,376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,583.56x = 1,203,863.37 × 195,376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,583.56x = 235,206,515,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,206,515,399.74/802,583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,061.72

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