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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,234.04, 1,051,698.32 and 188,886.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,234.04, 1,051,698.32 and 188,886.58 is: 283,288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,234.04 : 1,051,698.32 = 188,886.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,234.04/1,051,698.32 = 188,886.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,234.04x = 1,051,698.32 × 188,886.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,234.04x = 198,651,695,991.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,651,695,991.19/701,234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,288.72

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