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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,499.61, 1,052,251.62 and 196,057.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,499.61, 1,052,251.62 and 196,057.25 is: 294,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,499.61 : 1,052,251.62 = 196,057.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,499.61/1,052,251.62 = 196,057.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,499.61x = 1,052,251.62 × 196,057.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,499.61x = 206,301,552,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,301,552,683.70/701,499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,086.48

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