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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,968.42, 1,045,464.08 and 191,526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,968.42, 1,045,464.08 and 191,526.23 is: 287,292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,968.42 : 1,045,464.08 = 191,526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,968.42/1,045,464.08 = 191,526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,968.42x = 1,045,464.08 × 191,526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,968.42x = 200,233,787,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,233,787,657.87/696,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,292.48

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