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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,863.42, 1,051,180.10 and 195,458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,863.42, 1,051,180.10 and 195,458.64 is: 293,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,863.42 : 1,051,180.10 = 195,458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,863.42/1,051,180.10 = 195,458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,863.42x = 1,051,180.10 × 195,458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,863.42x = 205,462,232,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,462,232,741.06/700,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,155.88

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