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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,962.88, 1,090,357.74 and 194,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,962.88, 1,090,357.74 and 194,525.04 is: 291,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,962.88 : 1,090,357.74 = 194,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,962.88/1,090,357.74 = 194,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,962.88x = 1,090,357.74 × 194,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,962.88x = 212,101,882,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,101,882,987.81/726,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,764.39

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