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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,282.89, 1,050,359.54 and 194,851.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,282.89, 1,050,359.54 and 194,851.53 is: 292,259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,282.89 : 1,050,359.54 = 194,851.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,282.89/1,050,359.54 = 194,851.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,282.89x = 1,050,359.54 × 194,851.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,282.89x = 204,664,162,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,664,162,444.84/700,282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,259.26

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