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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,371, 1,059,442.74 and 193,916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,371, 1,059,442.74 and 193,916.52 is: 290,843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,371 : 1,059,442.74 = 193,916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,371/1,059,442.74 = 193,916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,371x = 1,059,442.74 × 193,916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,371x = 205,443,449,280.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,443,449,280.07/706,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,843.55

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