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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,636.52, 1,092,953.80 and 196,158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,636.52, 1,092,953.80 and 196,158.13 is: 294,236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,636.52 : 1,092,953.80 = 196,158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,636.52/1,092,953.80 = 196,158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,636.52x = 1,092,953.80 × 196,158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,636.52x = 214,391,773,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,391,773,584.39/728,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,236.93

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