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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,835.52, 1,091,602.56 and 195,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,835.52, 1,091,602.56 and 195,229.92 is: 292,804.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,835.52 : 1,091,602.56 = 195,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,835.52/1,091,602.56 = 195,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,835.52x = 1,091,602.56 × 195,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,835.52x = 213,113,480,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,113,480,460.60/727,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,804.45

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