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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,427.80, 1,040,141.70 and 194,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,427.80, 1,040,141.70 and 194,791.80 is: 292,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,427.80 : 1,040,141.70 = 194,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,427.80/1,040,141.70 = 194,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,427.80x = 1,040,141.70 × 194,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,427.80x = 202,611,073,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,611,073,998.06/693,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,187.70

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