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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,376.12, 1,051,911.48 and 189,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,376.12, 1,051,911.48 and 189,029.30 is: 283,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,376.12 : 1,051,911.48 = 189,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,376.12/1,051,911.48 = 189,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,376.12x = 1,051,911.48 × 189,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,376.12x = 198,842,090,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,842,090,726.36/701,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,502.80

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