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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,742.42, 1,052,452.44 and 196,338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,742.42, 1,052,452.44 and 196,338.87 is: 294,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,742.42 : 1,052,452.44 = 196,338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,742.42/1,052,452.44 = 196,338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,742.42x = 1,052,452.44 × 196,338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,742.42x = 206,637,322,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,637,322,798.34/701,742.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,463.21

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