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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,769.09, 1,052,466.83 and 196,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,769.09, 1,052,466.83 and 196,298.72 is: 294,395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,769.09 : 1,052,466.83 = 196,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,769.09/1,052,466.83 = 196,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,769.09x = 1,052,466.83 × 196,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,769.09x = 206,597,891,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,597,891,571.46/701,769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,395.83

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