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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,197.78, 1,051,973.52 and 195,758.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,197.78, 1,051,973.52 and 195,758.32 is: 293,686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,197.78 : 1,051,973.52 = 195,758.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,197.78/1,051,973.52 = 195,758.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,197.78x = 1,051,973.52 × 195,758.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,197.78x = 205,932,568,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,932,568,959.69/701,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,686.85

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