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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,966.50, 1,052,703.41 and 196,391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,966.50, 1,052,703.41 and 196,391.63 is: 294,518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,966.50 : 1,052,703.41 = 196,391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,966.50/1,052,703.41 = 196,391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,966.50x = 1,052,703.41 × 196,391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,966.50x = 206,742,140,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,742,140,246.26/701,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,518.53

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