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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,721.58, 1,054,063.23 and 197,286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,721.58, 1,054,063.23 and 197,286.74 is: 295,924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,721.58 : 1,054,063.23 = 197,286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,721.58/1,054,063.23 = 197,286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,721.58x = 1,054,063.23 × 197,286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,721.58x = 207,952,698,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,952,698,400.57/702,721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,924.74

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