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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,993.81, 1,063,293.89 and 196,536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,993.81, 1,063,293.89 and 196,536.58 is: 294,750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,993.81 : 1,063,293.89 = 196,536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,993.81/1,063,293.89 = 196,536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,993.81x = 1,063,293.89 × 196,536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,993.81x = 208,976,141,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,976,141,034.58/708,993.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,750.30

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