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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,142.77, 1,092,213.20 and 195,663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,142.77, 1,092,213.20 and 195,663.81 is: 293,495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,142.77 : 1,092,213.20 = 195,663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,142.77/1,092,213.20 = 195,663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,142.77x = 1,092,213.20 × 195,663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,142.77x = 213,706,595,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,706,595,065.97/728,142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,495.46

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