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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,939.52, 1,052,945.28 and 196,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,939.52, 1,052,945.28 and 196,499.52 is: 294,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,939.52 : 1,052,945.28 = 196,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,939.52/1,052,945.28 = 196,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,939.52x = 1,052,945.28 × 196,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,939.52x = 206,903,242,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,903,242,106.27/701,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,759.36

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