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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,492, 1,037,413.04 and 192,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,492, 1,037,413.04 and 192,856 is: 289,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,492 : 1,037,413.04 = 192,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,492/1,037,413.04 = 192,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,492x = 1,037,413.04 × 192,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,492x = 200,071,329,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,071,329,242.24/691,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,332.82

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