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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,859.05, 1,052,788.74 and 196,494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,859.05, 1,052,788.74 and 196,494.46 is: 294,741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,859.05 : 1,052,788.74 = 196,494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,859.05/1,052,788.74 = 196,494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,859.05x = 1,052,788.74 × 196,494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,859.05x = 206,867,155,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,867,155,406.18/701,859.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,741.74

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