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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,503.12, 1,052,256.87 and 196,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,503.12, 1,052,256.87 and 196,060.75 is: 294,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,503.12 : 1,052,256.87 = 196,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,503.12/1,052,256.87 = 196,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,503.12x = 1,052,256.87 × 196,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,503.12x = 206,306,271,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,306,271,124.85/701,503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,091.74

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