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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,503.62, 1,052,257.62 and 196,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,503.62, 1,052,257.62 and 196,061.25 is: 294,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,503.62 : 1,052,257.62 = 196,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,503.62/1,052,257.62 = 196,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,503.62x = 1,052,257.62 × 196,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,503.62x = 206,306,944,299.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,306,944,299.23/701,503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,092.49

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