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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,500.61, 1,052,253.11 and 196,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,500.61, 1,052,253.11 and 196,058.24 is: 294,087.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,500.61 : 1,052,253.11 = 196,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,500.61/1,052,253.11 = 196,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,500.61x = 1,052,253.11 × 196,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,500.61x = 206,302,895,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,302,895,901.91/701,500.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,087.98

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