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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,176.14, 1,044,265 and 190,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,176.14, 1,044,265 and 190,741.40 is: 286,112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,176.14 : 1,044,265 = 190,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,176.14/1,044,265 = 190,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,176.14x = 1,044,265 × 190,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,176.14x = 199,184,568,071
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,184,568,071/696,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,112.32

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