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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,831.44, 1,091,596.59 and 195,225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,831.44, 1,091,596.59 and 195,225.78 is: 292,798.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,831.44 : 1,091,596.59 = 195,225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,831.44/1,091,596.59 = 195,225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,831.44x = 1,091,596.59 × 195,225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,831.44x = 213,107,795,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,107,795,728.09/727,831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,798.28

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