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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,289, 1,038,433.50 and 193,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,289, 1,038,433.50 and 193,653 is: 290,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,289 : 1,038,433.50 = 193,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,289/1,038,433.50 = 193,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,289x = 1,038,433.50 × 193,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,289x = 201,095,762,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,095,762,575.50/692,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,479.50

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