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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,573.35, 1,050,860.97 and 195,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,573.35, 1,050,860.97 and 195,135.78 is: 292,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,573.35 : 1,050,860.97 = 195,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,573.35/1,050,860.97 = 195,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,573.35x = 1,050,860.97 × 195,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,573.35x = 205,060,575,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,060,575,052.51/700,573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,703.93

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