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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,526.87, 1,092,691.89 and 196,079.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,526.87, 1,092,691.89 and 196,079.85 is: 294,093.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,526.87 : 1,092,691.89 = 196,079.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,526.87/1,092,691.89 = 196,079.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,526.87x = 1,092,691.89 × 196,079.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,526.87x = 214,254,861,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,254,861,887.42/728,526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,093.29

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