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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,557.18, 1,050,836.79 and 195,119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,557.18, 1,050,836.79 and 195,119.61 is: 292,679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,557.18 : 1,050,836.79 = 195,119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,557.18/1,050,836.79 = 195,119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,557.18x = 1,050,836.79 × 195,119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,557.18x = 205,038,864,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,038,864,384.99/700,557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,679.70

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