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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,704.62, 1,052,491.32 and 196,311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,704.62, 1,052,491.32 and 196,311.06 is: 294,448.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,704.62 : 1,052,491.32 = 196,311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,704.62/1,052,491.32 = 196,311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,704.62x = 1,052,491.32 × 196,311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,704.62x = 206,615,686,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,615,686,670.00/701,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,448.23

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