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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,968, 1,052,705.66 and 196,393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,968, 1,052,705.66 and 196,393.14 is: 294,520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,968 : 1,052,705.66 = 196,393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,968/1,052,705.66 = 196,393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,968x = 1,052,705.66 × 196,393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,968x = 206,744,170,063.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,744,170,063.17/701,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,520.79

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