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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,370.89, 1,014,317.01 and 196,498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,370.89, 1,014,317.01 and 196,498.85 is: 294,678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,370.89 : 1,014,317.01 = 196,498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,370.89/1,014,317.01 = 196,498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,370.89x = 1,014,317.01 × 196,498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,370.89x = 199,312,126,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,312,126,000.44/676,370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,678.75

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