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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,971.50, 1,052,710.88 and 196,396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,971.50, 1,052,710.88 and 196,396.64 is: 294,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,971.50 : 1,052,710.88 = 196,396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,971.50/1,052,710.88 = 196,396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,971.50x = 1,052,710.88 × 196,396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,971.50x = 206,748,879,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,748,879,723.44/701,971.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,526.03

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